Te Papa Green

#1B3C3A

General Information about Te Papa Green

The hexadecimal color code #1B3C3A, also known as Te Papa Green, represents a dark shade of green within the broader spectrum of green hues. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, it is composed of 10.6% red, 23.5% green, and 22.7% blue. In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) color model, it consists of 55% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow, and 76% black. This indicates that the color is heavily influenced by cyan and black, contributing to its dark and muted appearance. Te Papa Green evokes feelings of nature, tranquility, and sophistication, making it a versatile choice for various design applications. It derives its name from a museum in New Zealand, hinting at its association with cultural and natural elements.

The color #1B3C3A, also known as Te Papa Green, presents some accessibility challenges. Its relatively low luminance value of 0.038 means that it requires careful consideration when used for text or interactive elements. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text against its background. When used as a background color, #1B3C3A necessitates the use of very light text colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. A tool like a contrast checker can be used to verify that any color combination meets the necessary contrast ratios for web accessibility. It is advisable to avoid using #1B3C3A for small text or important UI elements if adequate contrast cannot be achieved. Considering alternative color palettes or adding a background with a higher luminance is recommended to improve accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
27 60 58
RGB27 60 58
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
176.36deg 37.93% 17.06%
176.3637.9317.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
176.36deg 10.59% 76.47%
176.3610.5976.47HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1B3C3A
rgb27 60 58
hsl176.36deg 37.93% 17.06%
cmyk55% 0% 3.33% 76.47%
hwb176.36deg 10.59% 76.47%
xyz-d650.03 0.04 0.05
oklch0.3306 0.039 190.32
oklab0.3306 -0.04 -0.01
CMYK
55% 0% 3.33% 76.47%
5503.3376.47CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.04 0.05
0.030.040.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3306 0.039 190.32
0.33060.039190.32LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3306 -0.04 -0.01
0.3306-0.04-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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