Green House

#28500D

General Information about Green House (#28500D)

The hex color #28500D, also known as Green House, is a dark shade of green. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.08% red, 31.37% green, and 5.1% blue. Its corresponding values in other color spaces are: CMYK (49% cyan, 0% magenta, 84% yellow, 69% black), HSL (96° hue, 89% saturation, 18% lightness), and HSV (96° hue, 84% saturation, 31% value). This color evokes a sense of nature, earthiness, and tranquility. It is often associated with growth, stability, and harmony. Due to its dark nature, it is commonly used as an accent color or in combination with lighter shades to provide contrast and visual balance in designs. Green House, like other shades of green, can have a calming and restorative effect, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to create a peaceful and balanced atmosphere.

The color #28500D, often referred to as Green House, presents certain accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When using this color for text or interactive elements, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. According to WCAG guidelines, the minimum contrast ratio for normal text is 4.5:1, and for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) it's 3:1. Using #28500D on a white background may not meet these requirements, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read the content. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter tint of green or pairing it with a significantly lighter background color. Tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker can help verify that the contrast ratio meets accessibility standards, ensuring a more inclusive user experience. It is also crucial to avoid using color as the sole means of conveying important information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 80 13
RGB40 80 13
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
95.82deg 72.04% 18.24%
95.8272.0418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
95.82deg 5.1% 68.63%
95.825.168.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#28500D
rgb40 80 13
hsl95.82deg 72.04% 18.24%
cmyk50% 0% 83.75% 68.63%
hwb95.82deg 5.1% 68.63%
xyz-d650.04 0.06 0.01
oklch0.3872 0.1044 135.88
oklab0.3872 -0.07 0.07
CMYK
50% 0% 83.75% 68.63%
50083.7568.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.06 0.01
0.040.060.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3872 0.1044 135.88
0.38720.1044135.88LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3872 -0.07 0.07
0.3872-0.070.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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