Te Papa Green

#173B3D

General Information about #173B3D

The hexadecimal color #173B3D, also known as Te Papa Green, is a dark shade of green-cyan. It is comprised of 9.02% red, 23.14% green, and 23.92% blue. In the RGB color model, #173B3D has the decimal values of 23, 59, and 61 respectively. The color's name, Te Papa Green, is derived from its association with the natural landscape of New Zealand, suggesting a connection to the earth and environment. This color conveys a sense of calm, nature, and sophistication. It's often used to evoke feelings of tranquility and balance. Due to its relatively low brightness, it's important to consider contrast ratios when using this color in design to ensure readability and accessibility.

The hex color #173B3D, also known as Te Papa Green, presents some accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it's crucial to ensure that text or other foreground elements have sufficient contrast to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This color's relative darkness may necessitate using light-colored text to achieve adequate contrast. Tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker can be invaluable for verifying compliance. In cases where achieving sufficient contrast proves difficult, consider using a lighter shade of green or an entirely different color palette to improve readability and accessibility for users with visual impairments. Remember to also account for users with color blindness when making color choices; avoid using color as the sole means of conveying important information.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
23 59 61
RGB23 59 61
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
183.16deg 45.24% 16.47%
183.1645.2416.47HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
183.16deg 9.02% 76.08%
183.169.0276.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#173B3D
rgb23 59 61
hsl183.16deg 45.24% 16.47%
cmyk62.3% 3.28% 0% 76.08%
hwb183.16deg 9.02% 76.08%
xyz-d650.03 0.04 0.05
oklch0.327 0.0413 200.3
oklab0.327 -0.04 -0.01
CMYK
62.3% 3.28% 0% 76.08%
62.33.28076.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.04 0.05
0.030.040.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.327 0.0413 200.3
0.3270.0413200.3LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.327 -0.04 -0.01
0.327-0.04-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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