Information about #242E20 color

#242E20 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #242E20 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 46, 32) (14.1% red, 18% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 5 / 82 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#242E20 presents itself as a softly toned zesty chartreuse — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pine Tree (#2A2F23). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Midnight Moss (#242E28) and Maire (#2A2922).

The recipe behind #242E20 is rgb(36, 46, 32), with green as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #242E20: 14.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #242E20 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#242E20 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#242E20 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #242E20

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#242E20
  • RGB36, 46, 32
  • CMYK4, 0, 5, 82
  • CSSrgb(36, 46, 32)
  • HSL103°, 18%, 15%
  • HSL Precise102.857°, 17.949%, 15.294%
  • HSV103°, 30%, 18%
  • HSB103°, 30%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.180, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.180, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.180, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID242E20
  • DECIMAL ID2371104
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01