Rangoon Green

#1A2315

General Information about Rangoon Green

Rangoon Green, represented by the hexadecimal color code #1A2315, is a dark shade of green with a subtle, earthy undertone. It falls within the range of muted, desaturated greens, making it a versatile color for various design applications. Its RGB values are R: 26, G: 35, B: 21, indicating a higher presence of green compared to red and blue, which contributes to its characteristic green hue. In the HSL color space, its values are H: 102 degrees, S: 25%, L: 11%, further defining its position as a muted green. This color evokes a sense of nature, tranquility, and sophistication, often associated with environmental themes and organic products. Rangoon Green is named after the old name of Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar.

The color #1A2315, a dark shade of green, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding contrast. When used as a background color, it necessitates very light text to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as per WCAG guidelines. This color might not be suitable for extensive text blocks or situations where visual clarity is paramount. When using this color for interactive elements, sufficient visual cues beyond color alone should be provided. For instance, hover effects or underlines can help users with color vision deficiencies to identify links and buttons. Careful consideration of typography and element sizing is crucial to improve the overall accessibility when using this dark green hue.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
26 35 21
RGB26 35 21
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
98.57deg 25% 10.98%
98.572510.98HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
98.57deg 8.24% 86.27%
98.578.2486.27HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1A2315
rgb26 35 21
hsl98.57deg 25% 10.98%
cmyk25.71% 0% 40% 86.27%
hwb98.57deg 8.24% 86.27%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.2427 0.0287 134.78
oklab0.2427 -0.02 0.02
CMYK
25.71% 0% 40% 86.27%
25.7104086.27CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2427 0.0287 134.78
0.24270.0287134.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2427 -0.02 0.02
0.2427-0.020.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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