#17921B color
The hex color #17921B is a dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9% red, 57.3% green and 10.6% blue (23, 146, 27).
Its hue angle is 122°, with 73% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 84% cyan, 0% magenta, 82% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Maniac Green (#009000), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.16:1).
#17921B color codes
| HEX | #17921B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(23, 146, 27) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9%, 57.3%, 10.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(122, 73%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(122, 84%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 0%, 82%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.75, -53.94, 49.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.75, 73.19, 137.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.829, 20.818, 4.484) | |
| Decimal | 1544731 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #17921B, 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 #17921B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #17921B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.16:1 | 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 #17921B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#958300Protanopia
no red cones#887a2aDeuteranopia
no green cones#008e7cTritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #17921b; }
.text { color: #17921b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #17921b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(23 146 27 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #17921b, #179259); }
Similar colors
#009000Maniac Green#008f00Clover#119922Pestering Pesto#009922Turf Master#228b22Forest Green#229911Sacro Bosco#009900Islamic Green#119900Herbalist’s Garden
Questions
- What color is #17921B?
- #17921B is a dark, moderate green, closest to the named color Maniac Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #17921B?
- The RGB value is 23, 146, 27: 23 red, 146 green and 27 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #17921B?
- The complementary color is #92178E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #17921B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.16:1 and white text 4.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.