#236F21 Hex Code
Color Name: Japanese Laurel
What is hex #236F21 Color?
The color name of hex code #236F21 is Japanese Laurel. The RGB values are (35, 111, 33) which means it is composed of
20% red, 62% green and 18% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:68 M:0 Y:70 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #236F21 has a hue of 118°, 70% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #236F21 Color Codes
| Color Name | Japanese Laurel |
| RGB Values | (35, 111, 33) |
| CMYK Values | (68%, 0%, 70%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (118°, 70%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336633 |
| Inverse Color | #DC90DE [Medium Lavender Magenta] |
| Closest Pantone® | 357 C |
| Closest RAL | 6002 [Leaf green] |
| Complementary Color | #6D216F [Midnight] |
| #236F21 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3C3C3C |
| Desaturated | #484848 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #505050 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #595959 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9A9A9A |
Hex #236F21 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #236F21 is #6D216F which is called Midnight. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #236F21 color is offered by #6D216F. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #236F21 are #216F46 and #4A6F21, called Dark Spring Green and Sap Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #236F21 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #236F21 are #46216F (Blue-Violet (Color Wheel)) and #6F214A (Pansy Purple). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#236F21 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #21236F (St. Patrick's Blue) and #6F2123 (Persian Plum) along with #236F21, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #236F21 has #21236F (St. Patrick's Blue), #6D216F (Midnight) and #6F6D21 (Mustard Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #236F21 contains #214A6F (Metallic Blue), #6D216F (Midnight) and #6F4621 (Brown-Nose). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #236F21 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #236F21 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 236F21 Color
Tints
4F8C4D- 659A64
- 7BA97A
- 91B790
- A7C5A6
- BDD4BC
- D3E2D3
- E9F1E9
Tones
- 367234
- 3F743E
- 487647
- 527851
- 5B795A
- 647B64
- 6D7D6D
- 777E77
Shades
- 1C591A
- 194E17
- 154314
- 123811
- 0E2C0D
- 0B210A
- 071607
- 040B03
#236F21 Color Patterns
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#236F21 Gingham Checks
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#236F21 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#236F21 Polka Dots Pattern
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#236F21 Honeycomb Pattern
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#236F21 Leaves Pattern
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#236F21 Houndstooth Pattern
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#236F21 Trellis Pattern
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#236F21 Plaid Pattern
#236F21 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
