Swamp

#021A1F

General Information about #021A1F

The hexadecimal color code #021A1F, often referred to as 'Swamp,' represents a very dark shade of green, bordering on black. It's composed of 0.8% red, 10.2% green, and 12.2% blue. In the RGB color space, it translates to (2, 26, 31). This color has a hue angle of 190.3 degrees, a saturation of 88.9%, and a lightness of 6.7%. Colors similar to #021A1F can be found in natural settings, such as deep forests or shaded wetlands. Due to its dark nature, it is best used as an accent or background color rather than for text, and it should always be paired with lighter colors to ensure adequate contrast and readability. The color evokes feelings of darkness, depth, and nature.

The color #021A1F, a deep, muted green reminiscent of swampy landscapes, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background, it necessitates very light text to ensure readability, ideally achieving a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as recommended by WCAG guidelines. Conversely, if this color is used for text, the background must be sufficiently light. Due to its low luminosity, relying solely on color to convey information is strongly discouraged. Providing alternative visual cues, such as underlines, icons, or patterns, is crucial for users with visual impairments or color blindness. Careful consideration of color combinations is essential to make content accessible and usable for everyone. Using tools to check contrast ratios during the design phase is highly recommended to avoid accessibility issues down the line.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
2 26 31
RGB2 26 31
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
190.34deg 87.88% 6.47%
190.3487.886.47HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
190.34deg 0.78% 87.84%
190.340.7887.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#021A1F
rgb2 26 31
hsl190.34deg 87.88% 6.47%
cmyk93.55% 16.13% 0% 87.84%
hwb190.34deg 0.78% 87.84%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.2011 0.0324 213.06
oklab0.2011 -0.03 -0.02
CMYK
93.55% 16.13% 0% 87.84%
93.5516.13087.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2011 0.0324 213.06
0.20110.0324213.06LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2011 -0.03 -0.02
0.2011-0.03-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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