Te Papa Green

#1E4742

General Information about Te Papa Green (#1E4742)

The hex color #1E4742, also referred to as Te Papa Green, is a dark, subdued shade of green with hints of blue undertones. It evokes a sense of nature, tranquility, and sophistication. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 12.2% red, 27.84% green, and 25.88% blue. The name 'Te Papa Green' is inspired by the color palettes found in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, reflecting its connection to cultural heritage and natural landscapes. This color is often used in designs aiming for a calm, earthy, or elegant aesthetic. It is well suited for applications where a sense of stability and connection to the environment is desired, and it is a popular choice for brands associated with nature, sustainability, or well-being. When used in design, #1E4742 should be carefully balanced with contrasting colors to ensure readability and visual appeal.

The color #1E4742, also known as Te Papa Green, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When using this color for text or interactive elements, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. A light background is generally recommended to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate if the contrast ratio meets the minimum requirements for different levels of compliance (AA or AAA). Insufficient contrast can make content difficult to read for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. Careful consideration of color combinations and the use of supplementary visual cues can greatly improve the accessibility of designs incorporating #1E4742.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 71 66
RGB30 71 66
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
172.68deg 40.59% 19.8%
172.6840.5919.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
172.68deg 11.76% 72.16%
172.6811.7672.16HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E4742
rgb30 71 66
hsl172.68deg 40.59% 19.8%
cmyk57.75% 0% 7.04% 72.16%
hwb172.68deg 11.76% 72.16%
xyz-d650.04 0.05 0.06
oklch0.3669 0.0469 184.89
oklab0.3669 -0.05 0
CMYK
57.75% 0% 7.04% 72.16%
57.7507.0472.16CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.05 0.06
0.040.050.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3669 0.0469 184.89
0.36690.0469184.89LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3669 -0.05 0
0.3669-0.050LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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