Deep Forest Green
General Information about #173103
The hexadecimal color code #173103 represents a dark shade of green, often described as Deep Forest Green. It is composed of 9.02% red, 19.22% green, and 1.18% blue. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, it has the values (23, 49, 3). Converting this color to other color models yields varying representations; in the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) model, it is composed of 53.06% cyan, 0% magenta, 93.88% yellow, and 80.78% black. The hue angle is 101.76 degrees, the saturation is 88.37%, and the lightness is 10.98%. This color is typically associated with nature, tranquility, and sometimes even a sense of mystery due to its deep, dark nature.
The color #173103, a deep forest green, presents considerable accessibility challenges, particularly concerning contrast. When used as text, it requires a very light background to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for sufficient contrast ratios. A dark background should be avoided as well. For small text, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended, while large text requires a ratio of 3:1. This color may struggle to meet these ratios against many common background colors, necessitating careful selection of complementary colors. When using #173103 for graphical elements, ensure sufficient contrast with adjacent elements to ensure they are distinguishable for users with visual impairments. Consider users with color vision deficiencies who may have difficulty distinguishing this dark green from other dark colors. Providing alternative cues, such as text labels or patterns, can improve accessibility. Thoroughly test color combinations using accessibility evaluation tools to identify and address potential contrast issues. Using online tools to check the contrast is highly suggested, to prevent accessibility issues.
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Environmental Website Design
This color can create a sense of nature, calm and connection to the earth. It can be used for websites about forests, nature, environment or agriculture. Using this color, combined with other natural colors such as browns, light greens and beige, can make a harmonious design that promotes a feeling of nature and sustainability. It is suitable for banners, backgrounds and as an accent color for calls to action.
Fashion and Apparel
Deep Forest Green evokes a sense of natural luxury and understated elegance. It can be incorporated into garments for outdoor activities, hiking and camping, but also for elegant dresses for evening events. Combining it with gold or bronze accessories enhances the richness of the color. It can also be used for textile design, as it pairs perfectly with other nature-inspired colors.
Interior Design
As an accent wall in living spaces, or in combination with natural materials like wood and stone, it evokes feelings of peace, nature and elegance. It pairs very well with neutral colors to create a sophisticated yet inviting space, and can be used in rooms where people gather together, or spaces for working. It is suited for both home decoration and office spaces.