Primal Green color: hex code #11875D
Primal Green has the hex code #11875D. It is a dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 6.7% red, 52.9% green and 36.5% blue (17, 135, 93).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 78% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 87% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 47% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.65:1).
Primal Green (#11875D) color codes
| HEX | #11875D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(17, 135, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(6.7%, 52.9%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 78%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 87%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(87%, 0%, 31%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.78, -40.84, 14.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.78, 43.23, 160.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.87, 18.236, 13.301) | |
| Decimal | 1148765 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Primal Green, 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 #11875D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #11875D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.65:1 | 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 #11875D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#857c5bProtanopia
no red cones#777260Deuteranopia
no green cones#00877cTritanopia
no blue cones#767676Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #11875d; }
.text { color: #11875d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #11875d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(17 135 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #11875d, #117687); }Similar colors
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See #11875D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #11875D?
- #11875D is a dark, moderate spring green known as Primal Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Primal Green?
- The RGB value is 17, 135, 93: 17 red, 135 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Primal Green?
- The complementary color is #87113B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #11875D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.65:1 and white text 4.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.