Parsley

#114C18

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #114C18 represents a dark shade of green, often referred to as 'Parsley'. It is composed of 6.67% red, 29.8% green, and 9.41% blue. In the RGB color model, it's defined as (17, 76, 24). Parsley green evokes feelings of nature, tranquility, and growth. It's often associated with environmental awareness, health, and calmness. The color's muted tone makes it suitable for backgrounds and accents, offering a subtle yet distinctive visual impact. Its earthy quality lends itself to designs aiming for a natural or organic aesthetic. In CMYK, its values are C:78%, M:0%, Y:68%, K:70%.

The hex color #114C18, also known as Parsley, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a foreground color for text, it requires careful consideration of the background color to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Given the darkness of #114C18, it's crucial to pair it with a light background. White or very light shades of gray or yellow can improve readability. Tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker can help verify if the contrast ratio meets accessibility standards. Also, providing alternative text descriptions for images and using semantic HTML elements further enhances accessibility for users with disabilities.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
17 76 24
RGB17 76 24
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
127.12deg 63.44% 18.24%
127.1263.4418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
127.12deg 6.67% 70.2%
127.126.6770.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#114C18
rgb17 76 24
hsl127.12deg 63.44% 18.24%
cmyk77.63% 0% 68.42% 70.2%
hwb127.12deg 6.67% 70.2%
xyz-d650.03 0.05 0.02
oklch0.3667 0.1017 144.9
oklab0.3667 -0.08 0.06
CMYK
77.63% 0% 68.42% 70.2%
77.63068.4270.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.05 0.02
0.030.050.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3667 0.1017 144.9
0.36670.1017144.9LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3667 -0.08 0.06
0.3667-0.080.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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