Plantation

#285247

General Information about #285247

The hexadecimal color code #285247 represents a dark shade of green, often referred to as 'Plantation.' It is composed of 15.7% red, 32.2% green, and 27.8% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to (40, 82, 71). This color is part of the green color family, leaning towards a muted, earthy tone. Colors like Plantation are often associated with nature, stability, and tranquility. It is commonly used in designs that aim to evoke a sense of calm, reliability, or connection to the environment. Due to its relatively low brightness, it is generally advisable to pair it with lighter colors to ensure readability and visual contrast.

The color #285247, also known as Plantation, has a moderate contrast ratio against white text. However, it might not meet the strictest accessibility standards for users with visual impairments, particularly those with low vision or color blindness. Using a lighter text color like #FFFFFF can improve readability. When used as a background color, it is advisable to ensure that the text on top of it has sufficient contrast. Consider using online contrast checkers to test color combinations and ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines. For better accessibility, especially for larger blocks of text, consider increasing the text size or adding a background behind the text with higher contrast. Always test your color choices with real users, if possible, to get feedback on accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 82 71
RGB40 82 71
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
164.29deg 34.43% 23.92%
164.2934.4323.92HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
164.29deg 15.69% 67.84%
164.2915.6967.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#285247
rgb40 82 71
hsl164.29deg 34.43% 23.92%
cmyk51.22% 0% 13.41% 67.84%
hwb164.29deg 15.69% 67.84%
xyz-d650.05 0.07 0.07
oklch0.4045 0.0511 174.59
oklab0.4045 -0.05 0
CMYK
51.22% 0% 13.41% 67.84%
51.22013.4167.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.07 0.07
0.050.070.07XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4045 0.0511 174.59
0.40450.0511174.59LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4045 -0.05 0
0.4045-0.050LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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