Camarone
General Information about #015C18
The hexadecimal color code #015C18 represents a dark shade of green, specifically described as Camarone. It is composed of 0.39% red, 36.08% green, and 9.41% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to R:1, G:92, B:24. The corresponding CMYK color code is C:99, M:0, Y:79, K:64, indicating a high concentration of cyan and black. This color is commonly associated with nature, earthiness, and tranquility. Due to its dark nature, it is generally perceived as a cool and calming color. The low red and blue values compared to the green value contribute to its distinct green hue. Camarone is often used in designs aiming to convey a sense of sustainability or environmental awareness, while it is not recommended to use for large surfaces.
The color #015C18, also known as Camarone, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially when used for text or interactive elements. Its very low luminance (a measure of perceived brightness) results in extremely poor contrast against common background colors like white. This low contrast makes it difficult for individuals with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, to distinguish text or interface elements rendered in Camarone. To ensure accessibility, it's crucial to pair this color with very light hues to achieve a contrast ratio that meets WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, specifically a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Insufficient contrast can exclude users and create a frustrating or even unusable experience. Designers should carefully consider the color combinations and prioritize accessibility when incorporating Camarone into their projects. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate the contrast ratio and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
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Website Accent Color
Camarone can serve as an accent color in website designs, especially for sites related to nature, sustainability, or environmental themes. It can be used for decorative elements, buttons, or subtle background accents to evoke a sense of earthiness and tranquility. Due to its low brightness, it's not advisable to apply it to large surfaces like full backgrounds or long texts. When used sparingly, it can enhance the overall visual appeal and contribute to the intended branding and messaging of the website, particularly if the site wants to provide a feel of natural elements.
Interior Design Accent
In interior design, Camarone can be incorporated as a wall paint in small sections or combined with lighter greens or browns in wall decor to give the room an inviting and calm atmosphere. It can also be used for furniture upholstery in a room with bright walls, or as an accent color in decorative elements such as cushions, vases, or artwork, especially when aiming for a natural or earthy aesthetic. When designing, lighting conditions of the room should be kept in mind, in order to avoid a too dark ambient.
Fashion Accessory Color
In fashion, Camarone is suitable for smaller accessories or as an accent color on clothing items. It can be used on a green scarf, handbag, or smaller pattern on shirts, combined with warmer, brighter and lighter colors to add a subtle earthy touch to the outfit, as a contrast to the main parts of the clothing. It can also be applied as nail polish color, or details to shoes. For dresses and pants, it is better to chose a lighter alternative color to improve the overall impression.