Plantation

#28503C

General Information about #28503C

The hexadecimal color code #28503C represents a specific shade of green, often referred to as 'Plantation'. This color is composed of 15.7% red, 31.4% green, and 23.5% blue. In the RGB color model, it has the values of R:40, G:80, B:60. In the CMYK color model, its composition is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow, and 68.6% black. #28503C falls within the darker range of greens and can evoke feelings of nature, stability, and tranquility. It is considered a muted color, meaning that it lacks high saturation and vibrancy, making it suitable for designs where a subtle and understated color is desired. This color can often be found in palettes inspired by the natural world, such as forests, gardens, and landscapes.

The color #28503C, a deep shade of green, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a background or text color. Its relatively low luminance (darkness) requires careful consideration of contrast ratios. For text, it's crucial to ensure a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against light backgrounds (and ideally 7:1 for enhanced accessibility) as recommended by WCAG guidelines to be readable for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies. Using a lighter shade of green or a neutral color like white or a very light grey for text on a #28503C background is highly recommended. Avoid pairing this color with other dark colors, especially blues or purples, as this further reduces readability. When used for non-text elements like icons or graphical controls, a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 is necessary. Always test color combinations with accessibility evaluation tools to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and to provide a positive experience for all users. Consider providing alternative color themes for users with specific visual needs.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 80 60
RGB40 80 60
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
150deg 33.33% 23.53%
15033.3323.53HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
150deg 15.69% 68.63%
15015.6968.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#28503C
rgb40 80 60
hsl150deg 33.33% 23.53%
cmyk50% 0% 25% 68.63%
hwb150deg 15.69% 68.63%
xyz-d650.05 0.07 0.05
oklch0.3954 0.0572 160.46
oklab0.3954 -0.05 0.02
CMYK
50% 0% 25% 68.63%
5002568.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.07 0.05
0.050.070.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3954 0.0572 160.46
0.39540.0572160.46LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3954 -0.05 0.02
0.3954-0.050.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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