La Palma color: hex code #428929
La Palma has the hex code #428929. It is a dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 53.7% green and 16.1% blue (66, 137, 41).
Its hue angle is 104°, with 54% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 70% yellow and 46% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.84:1).
La Palma (#428929) color codes
| HEX | #428929 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 137, 41) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 53.7%, 16.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 54%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(104, 70%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 70%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.93, -40.54, 42.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.93, 58.99, 133.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.592, 19.209, 5.194) | |
| Decimal | 4360489 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with La Palma, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #428929 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #428929 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #428929 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d7d1bProtanopia
no red cones#847732Deuteranopia
no green cones#3c8476Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #428929; }
.text { color: #428929; }
.border { border: 2px solid #428929; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 137 41 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #428929, #298940); }Similar colors
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See #428929 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #428929?
- #428929 is a dark, moderate green known as La Palma. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of La Palma?
- The RGB value is 66, 137, 41: 66 red, 137 green and 41 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of La Palma?
- The complementary color is #702989, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #428929?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 and white text 4.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.