Green House

#1B5607

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #1B5607 represents a dark shade of green, often associated with nature, growth, and stability. In the RGB color model, #1B5607 is composed of 10.6% red, 33.7% green, and 2.7% blue. When converted to the CMYK color model, it consists of 68.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 91.9% yellow, and 66.3% black. This color is particularly prevalent in branding and design contexts where evoking a sense of earthiness, reliability, or environmental consciousness is desired. Its subdued and natural appearance makes it a versatile choice for backgrounds, accents, or textual elements, providing a sophisticated and understated aesthetic. However, it's crucial to consider accessibility when employing such a dark shade, ensuring sufficient contrast with other elements to maintain readability and visual clarity for all users.

The color #1B5607, also known as Green House, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in scenarios involving text and background contrast. Due to its dark and muted nature, it demands careful consideration when used as a text color or background. Insufficient contrast between text and background can significantly hinder readability, especially for individuals with visual impairments. For instance, using white text on a #1B5607 background might meet minimum contrast ratios, but lighter grays or similar dark hues may not, failing WCAG guidelines. Therefore, web developers should prioritize contrast testing to ensure that content is accessible to all users. Tools like color contrast analyzers can help determine whether the combination meets the necessary contrast ratios for WCAG AA or AAA compliance. Alternatives such as lighter shades of green or brighter complementary colors can be explored to enhance visual clarity and ensure a more inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
27 86 7
RGB27 86 7
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
104.81deg 84.95% 18.24%
104.8184.9518.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
104.81deg 2.75% 66.27%
104.812.7566.27HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1B5607
rgb27 86 7
hsl104.81deg 84.95% 18.24%
cmyk68.6% 0% 91.86% 66.27%
hwb104.81deg 2.75% 66.27%
xyz-d650.04 0.07 0.01
oklch0.3991 0.1221 139.75
oklab0.3991 -0.09 0.08
CMYK
68.6% 0% 91.86% 66.27%
68.6091.8666.27CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.07 0.01
0.040.070.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3991 0.1221 139.75
0.39910.1221139.75LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3991 -0.09 0.08
0.3991-0.090.08LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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