Swamp

#031618

General Information about #031618

#031618, also known as Swamp, is a very dark, muted shade of green. It's characterized by extremely low luminance and saturation, placing it very close to black on the color spectrum. The hex code #031618 translates to 1.2% red, 8.6% green, and 9.4% blue. This color evokes a sense of depth, mystery, and perhaps even a touch of melancholy. Due to its darkness, it's not commonly used as a primary color, but rather as an accent or background element where a subtle, understated presence is desired. In smaller doses, #031618 can bring a unique level of sophistication to designs.

The color #031618, also known as Swamp, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very dark nature. Its low luminance results in poor contrast against most standard background colors, particularly white or light shades. This makes it difficult for users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, to distinguish text or interface elements rendered in this color. To improve accessibility, it is crucial to pair #031618 with much lighter colors that offer a high contrast ratio. Following WCAG guidelines for contrast ratios is essential to ensure readability and usability for all users. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for standard text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Thorough testing with accessibility evaluation tools and real users is crucial to validate the effectiveness of color combinations involving #031618 and to identify any potential accessibility barriers.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 22 24
RGB3 22 24
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
185.71deg 77.78% 5.29%
185.7177.785.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
185.71deg 1.18% 90.59%
185.711.1890.59HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#031618
rgb3 22 24
hsl185.71deg 77.78% 5.29%
cmyk87.5% 8.33% 0% 90.59%
hwb185.71deg 1.18% 90.59%
xyz-d650 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1847 0.0266 203.99
oklab0.1847 -0.02 -0.01
CMYK
87.5% 8.33% 0% 90.59%
87.58.33090.59CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0.01 0.01
00.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1847 0.0266 203.99
0.18470.0266203.99LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1847 -0.02 -0.01
0.1847-0.02-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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