#193C38 color
The hex color #193C38 is a very dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.8% red, 23.5% green and 22% blue (25, 60, 56).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 41% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.04:1).
#193C38 color codes
| HEX | #193C38 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 60, 56) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.8%, 23.5%, 22%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 41%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 58%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 7%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.74, -13.84, -1.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.74, 13.91, 185.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.73, 3.724, 4.315) | |
| Decimal | 1653816 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #193C38, 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 #193C38 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #193C38 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | 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 #193C38 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#393938Protanopia
no red cones#333538Deuteranopia
no green cones#053d3bTritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #193c38; }
.text { color: #193c38; }
.border { border: 2px solid #193c38; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(25 60 56 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #193c38, #192f3c); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#224347Emerald Forest#133337Elite Teal#264334Everglade#024a43Tropical Forest#27454aMysterious Waters#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #193C38?
- #193C38 is a very dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #193C38?
- The RGB value is 25, 60, 56: 25 red, 60 green and 56 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #193C38?
- The complementary color is #3C191D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #193C38?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 and white text 12.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.