Information about #2B302B color

#2B302B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B302B is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 48, 43) (16.9% red, 18.8% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 2 / 81 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B302B is a quiet, subdued grey that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Gordons Green (#29332B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Eternity (#2D2F28) and Metallic Black (#2C2C2B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 48, 43)), which gives #2B302B its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B302B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2B302B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2B302B color variations

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#2B302B 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 #2B302B

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

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Earth Green color link
Earth Green

#2E342B

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Shadow Match color link
Shadow Match

#312F2C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B302B
  • RGB43, 48, 43
  • CMYK2, 0, 2, 81
  • CSSrgb(43, 48, 43)
  • HSL120°, 5%, 18%
  • HSL Precise120°, 5.495%, 17.843%
  • HSV120°, 10%, 19%
  • HSB120°, 10%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.188, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.188, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.188, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B302B
  • DECIMAL ID2830379
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01