Marshland
Also known as: Rangoon Green , Eternity , Green Waterloo , Melanite Black Green
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Marshland, a deep gray suited to neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 13.80:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Marshland color codes
- HEX
- #2B2E26
- RGB
- rgb(43, 46, 38)
- RGBA
- rgba(43, 46, 38, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(82, 10%, 16%)
- HSV
- hsv(82, 17%, 18%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 17%, 82%)
- LAB
- lab(18.4 -2.7 4.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.5% 0.015 124.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: black #000000 · ΔE 12.8
- RAL 6008: Brown green #35382E · ΔE 3.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Marshland works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Marshland
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Marshland by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 13.80:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.52:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Marshland background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Marshland
Marshland with its complement
Soft neighbors of Marshland
Marshland triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Oil #313330 · ΔE 3.7
- Underworld #1E231C · ΔE 3.8
- Black Olive #3B3C36 · ΔE 5.1
- Graphite #383428 · ΔE 5.2
- Aztec #293432 · ΔE 5.3
- Charcoal #343837 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Marshland is closest to Haiti .
FAQ
Marshland FAQs
What color is Marshland?
Marshland is a dark gray with the hex code #2B2E26. In HSL terms it has a hue of 82°, 10% saturation, and 16% lightness.
What is the hex code for Marshland?
The hex code for Marshland is #2B2E26. In RGB it's rgb(43, 46, 38), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 0%, 17%, 82%).
What colors go well with Marshland?
Marshland pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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