Plantation

#30504C

General Information about #30504C

The hexadecimal color code #30504C represents a dark shade of green-cyan, often described as 'Plantation'. It is composed of 18.82% red, 31.37% green, and 29.8% blue. In the RGB color space, it is relatively muted due to the moderate and close values of its primary color components. The CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, key/black) representation is C:40%, M:0%, Y:5%, K:69%, indicating that it is a cool, somewhat desaturated color. It has a wavelength of approximately 504.83 nm. Colors close to #30504C often evoke feelings of nature, tranquility, and sophistication. Its earthy undertones make it a versatile color suitable for various design applications.

The color #30504C, also known as Plantation, presents certain accessibility challenges, especially in text applications. Its relatively low luminance value of 0.135 means it needs careful consideration regarding contrast. When used as text on a white background, it may not meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratio, potentially making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. Similarly, using white text on a #30504C background can also pose readability issues. Designers should ensure a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter tint of #30504C or pairing it with significantly lighter colors. Tools like contrast checkers can assist in determining appropriate color combinations for optimal readability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
48 80 76
RGB48 80 76
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
172.5deg 25% 25.1%
172.52525.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
172.5deg 18.82% 68.63%
172.518.8268.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#30504C
rgb48 80 76
hsl172.5deg 25% 25.1%
cmyk40% 0% 5% 68.63%
hwb172.5deg 18.82% 68.63%
xyz-d650.05 0.07 0.08
oklch0.4051 0.0385 185.86
oklab0.4051 -0.04 0
CMYK
40% 0% 5% 68.63%
400568.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.07 0.08
0.050.070.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4051 0.0385 185.86
0.40510.0385185.86LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4051 -0.04 0
0.4051-0.040LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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