Green House

General Information about #2B5A03

The hexadecimal color code #2B5A03 represents a dark shade of green, often associated with nature, growth, and tranquility. In the RGB color model, #2B5A03 is composed of 17.1% red, 35.3% green, and 1.2% blue. When converted to the CMYK color model, it consists of 51.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 96.6% yellow, and 64.7% black. This color is typically perceived as a deep, earthy green. It's often used to evoke feelings of calmness and stability. The color is part of the dark green specter and is called 'Green House' in the list of web safe colors. It is a color, that is rarely used in web design, as it is percieved as old-fashioned.

The color #2B5A03, also known as Green House, presents some accessibility challenges. Its relatively low lightness value of approximately 20% means it may not provide sufficient contrast against white backgrounds. This is particularly important for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter tint of Green House or pairing it with a very light color to achieve a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Providing alternative text descriptions for images using this color is also beneficial. Also, avoid using this color alone to convey important information, like error or success messages, provide text labels for forms.

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• Website Accent Color

  Green House (#2B5A03) can be used as an accent color in website designs, particularly for sites related to nature, gardening, or environmental themes. It can create a sense of tranquility and connection to the outdoors. It's best utilized sparingly for elements like buttons, borders, or small graphical elements to maintain readability and avoid overwhelming the user. Combined with white or light gray backgrounds, Green House can effectively draw attention to important sections of the page. As background, it can be used for full width sections of a website, like headers and footers.

• Interior Design Accent

  In interior design, Green House can be incorporated as a wall color in rooms where a calming and natural atmosphere is desired, such as bedrooms or studies. It can also be used as an accent color for furniture, textiles, or decorative items. When paired with natural materials like wood and stone, Green House enhances the sense of biophilic design, connecting the interior space with the natural world. When used as wall color, it can be combined with neutral or light green textiles and furniture.

• Fashion Color

  In fashion, Green House can be used in clothes for an autumn collection, as it resembles the color of foliage during fall season. It can be applied to jackets, trousers or skirts. The color fits best for clothes made out of cotton, cord or wool. It can also be used as color for shoes and bags. Use it with dark gray for a great combination.

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