Sherwood Green

#094E2E

General Information about #094E2E

The hexadecimal color code #094E2E represents a dark shade of green, often associated with nature, tranquility, and sophistication. It is created by combining 3.53% red, 30.59% green, and 18.04% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to (9, 78, 46). The color is commonly referred to as Sherwood Green, evoking images of deep forests and lush landscapes. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 88% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow, and 69% black. This deep green hue is often used in designs aiming to convey a sense of stability, growth, and environmental awareness. Due to its low lightness value, it is often paired with lighter colors to ensure readability and visual balance.

The color #094E2E, a dark shade of green, presents several accessibility considerations. Its low lightness value can cause contrast issues when used as a foreground color against a similarly dark background. For text to be legible, it requires a very light background to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text. When using #094E2E for interactive elements like buttons or links, ensure sufficient visual cues beyond color alone, such as underlines or borders, are present to aid users with color vision deficiencies. Careful consideration should also be given to users with low vision who may benefit from the option to adjust screen contrast or use assistive technologies. Always test color combinations using accessibility tools to verify compliance with accessibility standards and ensure optimal usability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 78 46
RGB9 78 46
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
152.17deg 79.31% 17.06%
152.1779.3117.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
152.17deg 3.53% 69.41%
152.173.5369.41HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#094E2E
rgb9 78 46
hsl152.17deg 79.31% 17.06%
cmyk88.46% 0% 41.03% 69.41%
hwb152.17deg 3.53% 69.41%
xyz-d650.03 0.06 0.04
oklch0.3751 0.0848 156.81
oklab0.3751 -0.08 0.03
CMYK
88.46% 0% 41.03% 69.41%
88.46041.0369.41CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.06 0.04
0.030.060.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3751 0.0848 156.81
0.37510.0848156.81LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3751 -0.08 0.03
0.3751-0.080.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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