Information about #2A3517 color

#2A3517 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A3517 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 53, 23) (16.5% red, 20.8% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 12 / 79 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2A3517 reads as a moderately toned yellow-green and leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Rangitoto (#2E3222). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Forest Green (#254117) and Pine Tree (#2A2F23).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(42, 53, 23)), which gives #2A3517 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A3517 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:79), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2A3517 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A3517 color variations

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#2A3517 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 #2A3517

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3517
  • RGB42, 53, 23
  • CMYK4, 0, 12, 79
  • CSSrgb(42, 53, 23)
  • HSL82°, 39%, 15%
  • HSL Precise82°, 39.474%, 14.902%
  • HSV82°, 57%, 21%
  • HSB82°, 57%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.208, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.208, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.208, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3517
  • DECIMAL ID2766103
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01