Deep Fir

General Information about #0A3300

The hex color code #0A3300, often referred to as Deep Fir, is a very dark shade of green. It is composed of 3.92% red, 20% green, and 0% blue. In the RGB color model, this equates to R:10, G:51, B:0. Represented in the CMYK color model, it consists of 80.39% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow, and 79.61% black. This color is frequently used to represent nature, growth, or a sense of sophistication due to its dark and muted tone. It is not a very luminous color, and as such should be used carefully, with brighter colors to make the shades stand out.

The color #0A3300, a deep shade of green, presents some accessibility challenges, especially for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value of approximately 3.4 makes it difficult to distinguish against darker backgrounds. When used as text, it's essential to ensure a high contrast ratio with the background color, ideally exceeding the WCAG recommended ratios of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using a lighter background is crucial. Avoid pairing it with dark greys or blacks. In user interface design, this color should be used sparingly for essential interactive elements, and alternative visual cues, like icons or underlines, should be provided for links. It is best utilized for decorative elements or where it provides purely aesthetic value. Consider providing alternative color themes that offer higher contrast options.

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• Eco-Friendly Website Design

  In web design, #0A3300 can be employed to establish a sense of nature, tranquility, or sophistication. It can be incorporated into website headers, footers, or accent elements, particularly for businesses or organizations aiming to project an eco-friendly or organic image. However, judicious use is crucial, and its application must be carefully planned within the site's overall color palette to maintain accessibility and visual harmony. In graphic design, it can be used to portray a natural look, or to add depth to designs. Careful consideration should be paid to surrounding colors, since it can easily be swallowed by a darker color palette.

• Nature-Inspired Interior Decor

  In interior design, this deep green hue can introduce a touch of the outdoors indoors, promoting a calming and grounding atmosphere. It's well-suited for accent walls, upholstery, or decorative accessories in living rooms, bedrooms, or studies. The color works particularly well when contrasted with natural materials like wood or stone, enhancing the space's overall sense of serenity and connection to nature. It provides a strong, grounding color when offset with creams and whites.

• Forest-inspired Fashion

  In fashion, #0A3300 can be used for clothing items such as dresses, skirts or blouses to give off a naturalistic or sophisticated impression. Accessorizing with metallic tones will increase the sophistication of the shade, or contrast it with lighter neutrals to make it more suitable for daytime wear. It can be incorporated into makeup palettes, most frequently for eye-shadows, or eye-liner to create depth, especially for warmer skin tones.

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