Green Waterloo

#131000

General Information about Green Waterloo (#131000)

The hex color #131000, often referred to as Green Waterloo, is a very dark, muted shade of green with very low saturation and brightness. It is composed of 7.45% red, 6.27% green, and 0% blue. In the RGB color space, its values are R:19, G:16, B:0. This color evokes feelings of earthiness, depth, and quiet contemplation. It is frequently used in designs aiming to convey a sense of groundedness or history. Due to its dark nature, it is important to consider accessibility when using this color, especially in contexts like web design, where contrast is essential for readability.

The hex color #131000, also known as Green Waterloo, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in web design. Its extremely low luminance makes it difficult to perceive against most backgrounds, especially white or light-colored ones. This lack of contrast violates WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, specifically concerning color contrast ratios. To ensure accessibility, this color should never be used for text or interactive elements without a carefully chosen contrasting background color. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Testing with accessibility tools is crucial to verify compliance and avoid excluding users with visual impairments. Using this color sparingly and only for decorative purposes may mitigate some issues, but even then, caution is advised. Designers should prioritize readability and usability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
19 16 0
RGB19 16 0
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
50.53 100% 3.73%
50.531003.73HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
50.53 0% 92.55%
50.53092.55HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#131000
rgb19 16 0
hsl50.53 100% 3.73%
cmyk0% 15.79% 100% 92.55%
hwb50.53 0% 92.55%
xyz-d650 0.01 0
oklch0.1714 0.0358 101.63
oklab0.1714 -0.01 0.04
CMYK
0% 15.79% 100% 92.55%
015.7910092.55CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0.01 0
00.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1714 0.0358 101.63
0.17140.0358101.63LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1714 -0.01 0.04
0.1714-0.010.04LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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