#193F2C color
The hex color #193F2C is a very dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.8% red, 24.7% green and 17.3% blue (25, 63, 44).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 43% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Zucchini (#17462E), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.74:1).
#193F2C color codes
| HEX | #193F2C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 63, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.8%, 24.7%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 43%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 60%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 0%, 30%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.48, -18.9, 7.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.48, 20.38, 158) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.633, 3.943, 3.005) | |
| Decimal | 1654572 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #193F2C, 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 #193F2C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #193F2C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | 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 #193F2C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3a2bProtanopia
no red cones#39362dDeuteranopia
no green cones#0d3f3aTritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #193f2c; }
.text { color: #193f2c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #193f2c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(25 63 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #193f2c, #193f3f); }
Similar colors
#17462eZucchini#264334Everglade#003322Pitch-Black Forests#004225British Racing Green#014426Lost in the Woods#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#014420Deep Pond
Questions
- What color is #193F2C?
- #193F2C is a very dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Zucchini. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #193F2C?
- The RGB value is 25, 63, 44: 25 red, 63 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #193F2C?
- The complementary color is #3F192C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #193F2C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 and white text 11.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.