Information about #284227 color

#284227 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #284227 belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(40, 66, 39) — 15.7% red, 25.9% green, 15.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 0 / 11 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#284227 is a mildly saturated green that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Kea (#283E2A). Slightly further away sit Feverpitch (#2D4325) and Kereru (#283E23).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(40, 66, 39)), which gives #284227 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #284227: 11.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #284227 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#284227 color variations

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

#284227 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 #284227

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

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

Feverpitch color link
Feverpitch

#2D4325

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Botanic color link
Botanic

#21402B

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Palm Green color link
Palm Green

#20392C

Icon color link
Icon

#2E382D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#284227
  • RGB40, 66, 39
  • CMYK10, 0, 11, 74
  • CSSrgb(40, 66, 39)
  • HSL118°, 26%, 21%
  • HSL Precise117.778°, 25.714%, 20.588%
  • HSV118°, 41%, 26%
  • HSB118°, 41%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.259, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.259, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.259, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID284227
  • DECIMAL ID2638375
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01