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#2E5B2C

General Information about #2E5B2C

The hexadecimal color code #2E5B2C represents a dark shade of green. In the RGB color model, it consists of 18.04% red, 35.69% green, and 17.25% blue. When converted to the CMYK color model, it is composed of 49.4% cyan, 0% magenta, 51.7% yellow, and 64.3% black. This combination indicates that the color is created by mixing a significant amount of green and yellow with a touch of red, and then reducing the brightness with a high level of black. The #2E5B2C color has a hue angle of 118.9 degrees, a saturation of 51.5%, and a lightness of 26.5%. This dark green hue is often associated with nature, growth, and stability, and it can evoke feelings of tranquility and balance. It is suitable for applications where a sense of sophistication, organic, or natural aesthetic is desired.

The hex color #2E5B2C, a dark shade of green, presents some accessibility considerations, especially in web design. When used as a background color, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast with the foreground text. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Using a light color like white or a bright yellow as text on a #2E5B2C background can improve readability. Conversely, using dark text colors like black or dark blue would make content nearly illegible. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate the color combination's compliance with accessibility standards. Designers should also consider users with visual impairments, who may have difficulty distinguishing between colors with low contrast. Careful selection of text and background colors can enhance the user experience for all visitors. It is also better to avoid using color as the only visual mean to convey important information, so adding text labels or icons is highly encouraged.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 91 44
RGB46 91 44
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
117.45deg 34.81% 26.47%
117.4534.8126.47HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
117.45deg 17.25% 64.31%
117.4517.2564.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E5B2C
rgb46 91 44
hsl117.45deg 34.81% 26.47%
cmyk49.45% 0% 51.65% 64.31%
hwb117.45deg 17.25% 64.31%
xyz-d650.05 0.08 0.04
oklch0.4262 0.0898 143
oklab0.4262 -0.07 0.05
CMYK
49.45% 0% 51.65% 64.31%
49.45051.6564.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.08 0.04
0.050.080.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4262 0.0898 143
0.42620.0898143LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4262 -0.07 0.05
0.4262-0.070.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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