Green Waterloo
General Information about #151108
The hex color #151108, also known as Green Waterloo, is an extremely dark shade of green-brown, almost appearing black to the naked eye. It belongs to the family of colors often associated with earth tones, conveying a sense of groundedness, stability, and natural mystery. Its composition primarily consists of a small amount of green pigment combined with darker undertones, resulting in its subdued and muted appearance. In color theory, #151108 sits within a specific range of low saturation, indicating that its color intensity is very low. The name 'Green Waterloo' might evoke historical or geographical associations, but the precise origin of the name and its connection to the color remains somewhat obscure. Its properties of being a dark color makes it a complementary color to brighter colors in design and can be used to enhance depth.
The hex color #151108, a very dark shade, presents significant accessibility challenges. Its extremely low luminance makes it difficult to distinguish text or elements using this color against a standard background. Using this color for text is strongly discouraged, especially for larger bodies of text, as it can cause eye strain and readability issues for all users. For those with visual impairments, it can be essentially unreadable. If this color is used as a background, sufficient contrast must be ensured with foreground elements. A light color like #FFFFFF or a brighter color should be used in contrast to the background color. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) emphasize a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. #151108 fails to meet these requirements against standard backgrounds, necessitating careful consideration and adjustments. Alternative colors, or brighter variations of it, should be considered to improve the accessibility of the content, thus enhancing the user experience for all users.
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Dark Theme Website Design
As a base color in a website's dark theme, paired with lighter accents to provide visual relief and maintain readability. It can serve as the primary background for sidebars or footers, lending a touch of sophistication while ensuring sufficient contrast with foreground elements like text and icons, and to be more specific for minimalistic websites.
Autumn Fashion Accent
In fashion design, this color can be used as an accent color in garments or accessories, particularly in combination with warmer tones such as gold or amber. It evokes a sense of mystery and sophistication. Considering the darkness of this color, it is best used as a complementary color for brighter colors, especially during autumn.
Library Wall Color
For interior design, Green Waterloo can serve as a grounding color for walls in a study or library, complemented by lighter furniture and fixtures to prevent the space from feeling too enclosed. Using it in combination with plants will enhance its properties, as well as give depth to the room.