Rangoon Green

#1A260F

General Information about #1A260F

The hexadecimal color code #1A260F represents a dark shade of green, often referred to as Rangoon Green. It is composed of 10.2% red, 14.9% green, and 5.9% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 26 red, 38 green, and 15 blue. This color falls within the earthy and muted green spectrum, evoking feelings of nature, tranquility, and understated elegance. Hex color codes are widely used in web design and digital graphics to precisely specify colors. Understanding the RGB composition helps designers to accurately reproduce and adjust the color in different media. The #1A260F color is often used in designs aiming for a natural or organic aesthetic.

The color #1A260F, also known as Rangoon Green, presents several accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it may not meet the minimum contrast ratio recommended by WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is generally required for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, using #1A260F for text necessitates careful consideration of background colors. It's advisable to pair it with lighter shades or off-whites to ensure sufficient contrast. Alternatively, using a darker background would also improve readability. When used for non-text elements like icons or graphical components, ensuring sufficient contrast with adjacent colors is also crucial. Providing alternative visual cues, such as borders or labels, can further improve accessibility for users with visual impairments. Careful evaluation and adjustments are essential when incorporating #1A260F into designs to comply with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
26 38 15
RGB26 38 15
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
91.3deg 43.4% 10.39%
91.343.410.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
91.3deg 5.88% 85.1%
91.35.8885.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1A260F
rgb26 38 15
hsl91.3deg 43.4% 10.39%
cmyk31.58% 0% 60.53% 85.1%
hwb91.3deg 5.88% 85.1%
xyz-d650.01 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2505 0.0436 131.53
oklab0.2505 -0.03 0.03
CMYK
31.58% 0% 60.53% 85.1%
31.58060.5385.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.02 0.01
0.010.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2505 0.0436 131.53
0.25050.0436131.53LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2505 -0.03 0.03
0.2505-0.030.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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