Black Olive

#1E2D16

General Information about Black Olive

The color #1E2D16, also known as Black Olive, is a dark, muted shade that belongs to the green color family. It possesses a subtle earthiness, reminiscent of natural landscapes and organic elements. In the RGB color model, #1E2D16 is composed of 11.76% red, 17.65% green, and 8.63% blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 51% yellow and 82% black. This color evokes feelings of sophistication, groundedness, and understated elegance. It can be used to create a sense of depth and stability in designs. Its Hex code is used in web design and other digital applications to represent the color accurately.

The hex color #1E2D16, also known as Black Olive, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its low luminance. Its dark nature results in poor contrast against light backgrounds, making text and interactive elements difficult to perceive for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast ratios are crucial for readability and usability. To improve accessibility, it is recommended to pair #1E2D16 with significantly lighter colors to meet contrast ratio requirements of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Alternatively, using #1E2D16 sparingly for decorative elements rather than functional content can minimize accessibility issues. Employing color contrast checkers is essential to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 45 22
RGB30 45 22
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
99.13deg 34.33% 13.14%
99.1334.3313.14HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
99.13deg 8.63% 82.35%
99.138.6382.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E2D16
rgb30 45 22
hsl99.13deg 34.33% 13.14%
cmyk33.33% 0% 51.11% 82.35%
hwb99.13deg 8.63% 82.35%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2766 0.045 135.44
oklab0.2766 -0.03 0.03
CMYK
33.33% 0% 51.11% 82.35%
33.33051.1182.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.01
0.020.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2766 0.045 135.44
0.27660.045135.44LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2766 -0.03 0.03
0.2766-0.030.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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