#193C1E color
The hex color #193C1E is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.8% red, 23.5% green and 11.8% blue (25, 60, 30).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 41% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Trees (#1C401F), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.31:1).
#193C1E color codes
| HEX | #193C1E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 60, 30) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.8%, 23.5%, 11.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 41%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 58%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 50%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.06, -20.46, 14.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.06, 25.23, 144.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.251, 3.532, 1.791) | |
| Decimal | 1653790 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #193C1E, 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 #193C1E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #193C1E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #193C1E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d371cProtanopia
no red cones#383420Deuteranopia
no green cones#133b35Tritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #193c1e; }
.text { color: #193c1e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #193c1e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(25 60 30 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #193c1e, #193c2f); }
Similar colors
#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#113311Dark Serpent#003311Haunted Hills#12390dMelancholia#004225British Racing Green#014420Deep Pond#17462eZucchini
Questions
- What color is #193C1E?
- #193C1E is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Queen of Trees. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #193C1E?
- The RGB value is 25, 60, 30: 25 red, 60 green and 30 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #193C1E?
- The complementary color is #3C1937, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #193C1E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and white text 12.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.