Swamp

#041617

General Information About #041617

#041617, also known as Swamp, is a very dark shade of green, almost appearing black to the casual observer. It belongs to a class of colors characterized by low saturation and minimal brightness, resulting in a subdued and muted tone. The hexadecimal color code #041617 is composed of 2.4% red, 8.6% green, and 9% blue. In the RGB color space, it translates to (4, 22, 23). Colors like these can evoke feelings of stability, nature, and sophistication, making them suitable for applications that require subtlety and elegance. However, careful consideration must be given to contrast and legibility when using such dark shades.

The color #041617, also known as Swamp, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. Its dark nature results in very poor contrast against common background colors like white, making it difficult for users, especially those with visual impairments, to read text or distinguish elements. To improve accessibility, it is crucial to pair this color with significantly lighter shades. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended to comply with WCAG guidelines. When using #041617, ensure sufficient contrast to accommodate users with varying visual abilities and to avoid creating a barrier to content consumption. Additionally, avoid using this color for critical interactive elements without clear visual cues, as it can easily blend into the background.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 22 23
RGB4 22 23
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
183.16deg 70.37% 5.29%
183.1670.375.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
183.16deg 1.57% 90.98%
183.161.5790.98HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#041617
rgb4 22 23
hsl183.16deg 70.37% 5.29%
cmyk82.61% 4.35% 0% 90.98%
hwb183.16deg 1.57% 90.98%
xyz-d650 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1849 0.0251 199.93
oklab0.1849 -0.02 -0.01
CMYK
82.61% 4.35% 0% 90.98%
82.614.35090.98CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0.01 0.01
00.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1849 0.0251 199.93
0.18490.0251199.93LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1849 -0.02 -0.01
0.1849-0.02-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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