Sherwood Green

#0E492D

General Information about Sherwood Green

Sherwood Green, represented by the hexadecimal color code #0E492D, is a dark shade of green, evoking feelings of nature, tranquility, and sophistication. This color is often associated with forests, foliage, and a sense of calm. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 5.5% red, 28.6% green, and 17.6% blue. The CMYK color model representation is 81% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow, and 71% black. Sherwood Green gets its name from the famed Sherwood Forest in England, which is linked to the legend of Robin Hood, a character that stands for everything natural and outdoors. The color's association with nature makes it a versatile choice for designs aiming to convey a sense of peace and environmental consciousness.

The color #0E492D, a deep shade of Sherwood Green, presents some accessibility challenges, especially regarding text contrast. When using this color as a background, it's crucial to select a foreground text color that offers sufficient contrast to ensure readability. White or very light shades of yellow or green are generally good choices. Conversely, avoid using dark text colors as they will blend into the background, making it difficult for users, particularly those with visual impairments, to distinguish the text. Using tools to measure contrast ratios according to WCAG guidelines is highly recommended. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is suggested for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Careful consideration of color combinations is essential to provide an inclusive and accessible experience for all users.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
14 73 45
RGB14 73 45
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
151.53deg 67.82% 17.06%
151.5367.8217.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
151.53deg 5.49% 71.37%
151.535.4971.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0E492D
rgb14 73 45
hsl151.53deg 67.82% 17.06%
cmyk80.82% 0% 38.36% 71.37%
hwb151.53deg 5.49% 71.37%
xyz-d650.03 0.05 0.03
oklch0.3606 0.0765 157.63
oklab0.3606 -0.07 0.03
CMYK
80.82% 0% 38.36% 71.37%
80.82038.3671.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.05 0.03
0.030.050.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3606 0.0765 157.63
0.36060.0765157.63LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3606 -0.07 0.03
0.3606-0.070.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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