Rangoon Green

#1D1F15

General Information about #1D1F15

The color #1D1F15, also known as Rangoon Green, is a dark, muted shade of green. It belongs to the green color family. It evokes a sense of nature, stability, and earthiness. In terms of color theory, Rangoon Green is relatively low in saturation and brightness, making it a subtle and understated color choice. It is often associated with sophistication, sustainability, and a connection to the natural world. The color's hex code #1D1F15 breaks down into RGB values of Red: 29, Green: 31, Blue: 21. In the CMYK color model, used primarily in printing, its approximate values are Cyan: 6.5%, Magenta: 0%, Yellow: 32.3%, Black: 87.8%.

The color #1D1F15, a dark, muted green, presents some accessibility challenges. Its low luminance value means that text rendered in this color requires careful consideration of contrast ratios. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is needed for normal text and 3:1 for large text against its background to ensure readability for users with moderate visual impairments. When using #1D1F15 for text, it's crucial to pair it with a light background to meet these contrast requirements. Tools like contrast checkers can accurately measure the contrast ratio between text and background colors. Conversely, using this color as a background necessitates light-colored text or user interface elements to maintain adequate accessibility. Using it for decorative purposes, where information isn't conveyed, poses fewer accessibility concerns, but thoughtful consideration of its impact on users with visual impairments is always recommended, especially when it's near interactive elements.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
29 31 21
RGB29 31 21
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
72deg 19.23% 10.2%
7219.2310.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
72deg 8.24% 87.84%
728.2487.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1D1F15
rgb29 31 21
hsl72deg 19.23% 10.2%
cmyk6.45% 0% 32.26% 87.84%
hwb72deg 8.24% 87.84%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.2337 0.0186 117.09
oklab0.2337 -0.01 0.02
CMYK
6.45% 0% 32.26% 87.84%
6.45032.2687.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2337 0.0186 117.09
0.23370.0186117.09LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2337 -0.01 0.02
0.2337-0.010.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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