Seaweed

#1E2912

General Information about Seaweed (#1E2912)

The hex color #1E2912, commonly referred to as Seaweed, is a dark shade of green. It is composed of 11.8% red, 16.1% green, and 7.1% blue. In the RGB color space, it embodies a subtle mix of these primary colors, leaning heavily towards green, as the name suggests. This creates a color that is reminiscent of natural foliage. Seaweed is often associated with nature, earthiness, and tranquility, making it a popular choice in designs aiming to evoke these feelings. Its muted tone makes it suitable as a background or accent color, providing a calming visual effect in diverse applications.

The hex color #1E2912, also known as Seaweed, presents accessibility challenges due to its low luminance. When used as a foreground color, it requires careful consideration of the background color to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, especially for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as per WCAG guidelines. Using lighter background colors is advisable to improve the accessibility. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the color combination meets accessibility standards, preventing barriers for individuals with disabilities and ensuring a more inclusive user experience on the web. Proper color selection dramatically improves the user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 41 18
RGB30 41 18
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
88.7deg 38.98% 11.57%
88.738.9811.57HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
88.7deg 7.06% 83.92%
88.77.0683.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E2912
rgb30 41 18
hsl88.7deg 38.98% 11.57%
cmyk26.83% 0% 56.1% 83.92%
hwb88.7deg 7.06% 83.92%
xyz-d650.01 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2637 0.0427 129.85
oklab0.2637 -0.03 0.03
CMYK
26.83% 0% 56.1% 83.92%
26.83056.183.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.02 0.01
0.010.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2637 0.0427 129.85
0.26370.0427129.85LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2637 -0.03 0.03
0.2637-0.030.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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