Green Kelp

#233424

General Information

The hex color #233424, also known as Green Kelp, is a dark shade of green that evokes a sense of nature, tranquility, and earthiness. It is composed of 13.7% red, 20.4% green, and 14.1% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as rgb(35, 52, 36). The color is often associated with environmentalism, sustainability, and organic products. It is frequently used in branding and design to convey a sense of naturalness and health. Its muted tone makes it suitable for creating a calming and sophisticated aesthetic, making it a popular choice in various fields from web design to interior decor. The color provides a very calming and sophisticated look.

The hex color #233424, also known as Green Kelp, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it's essential to choose text colors that provide sufficient contrast to ensure readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. A color like white or a very light gray would likely be necessary for text on a #233424 background. Conversely, using very dark colors for text would likely fail accessibility standards. It is best practice to use online contrast checkers to verify compliance and to test with users who have visual impairments. Careful attention to contrast can help create inclusive designs that are accessible to a broader audience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
35 52 36
RGB35 52 36
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
123.53deg 19.54% 17.06%
123.5319.5417.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
123.53deg 13.73% 79.61%
123.5313.7379.61HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#233424
rgb35 52 36
hsl123.53deg 19.54% 17.06%
cmyk32.69% 0% 30.77% 79.61%
hwb123.53deg 13.73% 79.61%
xyz-d650.02 0.03 0.02
oklch0.3048 0.0362 146.12
oklab0.3048 -0.03 0.02
CMYK
32.69% 0% 30.77% 79.61%
32.69030.7779.61CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.03 0.02
0.020.030.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3048 0.0362 146.12
0.30480.0362146.12LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3048 -0.03 0.02
0.3048-0.030.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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