Deep Forest Green

#222808

General Information about #222808

The hexadecimal color code #222808 represents a very dark shade of green, often described as a deep forest green. In the RGB color model, it consists of 13.33% red, 15.69% green, and 3.14% blue. This color is characterized by its low saturation and luminance, giving it a muted and earthy tone. Colors like this are often associated with nature, tranquility, and stability. Due to its darkness, it is often used as an accent color or a background in designs where a subtle and understated look is desired. The color's hex triplet is #222808, and its decimal equivalent is RGB(34, 40, 8). It falls under the category of dark shades, meaning it has a low lightness value, which can present challenges in terms of accessibility and contrast.

The color #222808, a deep forest green, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value results in poor contrast against typical light backgrounds, making text and other visual elements difficult to discern. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. This color is unlikely to meet these standards when paired with common background colors like white or light gray. To improve accessibility, consider using a much lighter color for text or interactive elements when #222808 is used as a background. Alternatively, using #222808 for decorative elements only, rather than crucial information, can mitigate potential accessibility issues. Thorough testing with accessibility evaluation tools and user feedback is crucial to ensure that content is usable by everyone, including those with visual disabilities.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
34 40 8
RGB34 40 8
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
71.25 66.67% 9.41%
71.2566.679.41HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
71.25 3.14% 84.31%
71.253.1484.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#222808
rgb34 40 8
hsl71.25 66.67% 9.41%
cmyk15% 0% 80% 84.31%
hwb71.25 3.14% 84.31%
xyz-d650.01 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2628 0.051 119.1
oklab0.2628 -0.02 0.04
CMYK
15% 0% 80% 84.31%
1508084.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.02 0.01
0.010.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2628 0.051 119.1
0.26280.051119.1LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2628 -0.02 0.04
0.2628-0.020.04LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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