Deep Forest Green
General Information about Deep Forest Green
The hex color code #1E3303 represents a dark shade of green, often referred to as deep forest green. It is composed of 11.8% red, 20% green, and 1.2% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 30 red, 51 green, and 3 blue. The corresponding CMYK color code is 0.41, 0, 0.94, 0.8, meaning it consists of 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 94% yellow, and 80% black. This color is evocative of dense, shaded forests, conveying a sense of depth and tranquility. It is a low-saturation color, lending itself well to designs aiming for a natural, understated aesthetic. Its earthy tone makes it suitable for a variety of applications, especially in contexts seeking to represent nature or sustainability.
The color #1E3303, a deep forest green, presents several accessibility considerations. Its low luminance value of approximately 3.2 cd/m² means that text rendered in this color on a white background will have very poor contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, this color fails all contrast ratio tests for normal-sized text and large text. To ensure readability, a very light color is needed for the text displayed on the deep forest green background. Furthermore, individuals with visual impairments might struggle to differentiate elements using this color, especially if they are small or thin. When using this color, it's essential to avoid relying solely on color to convey information, and to provide alternative cues such as text labels or icons. Testing with accessibility tools and users with visual impairments is highly recommended to ensure usability.
Shades
Digital Color Formats
Alternative colors
- #344d29
A slightly brighter green that offers better contrast against both light and dark backgrounds, improving readability and visual appeal.
- #556b2f
A muted olive green that provides a sophisticated and natural look, while still offering enough contrast for various design elements.
- #2e5412
This color is close to the original, but is just a bit brighter and therefore it improves readability.
Applications
Web Design for Environmental Companies
Deep Forest Green can create a sense of nature, calm, and sophistication. It works well in website headers, backgrounds, or borders, especially for companies with a focus on sustainability or the environment. Pairing it with neutral colors such as beige, cream, or light gray can create a balanced and visually appealing design. In user interfaces, it can highlight key elements or call-to-action buttons, provided that the contrast with the text is sufficient for readability. Also it makes the design more organic.
Fashion and Beauty
The color could be used as an eye shadow or nail polish in autumnal color palettes, or as the foundation color for camouflage makeup. It could also accent earth-tone clothing or outdoor-wear, for example logos on jackets or pants. This color also fits in with other dark clothing for goth or grunge styles.
Interior Design
The color can be used as a accent in a forest or nature themed interior, for example for carpets, wallpapers or paintings. It works well with wooden furniture and creates a warm athmosphere. It can also be used to bring some outside elements into the interior to make it more calming.