#1B2C11 color
The hex color #1B2C11 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 10.6% red, 17.3% green and 6.7% blue (27, 44, 17).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 44% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 61% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Lindworm Green (#172808), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.84:1).
#1B2C11 color codes
| HEX | #1B2C11 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(27, 44, 17) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(10.6%, 17.3%, 6.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 44%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 61%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 61%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.87, -13.28, 15.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.87, 20.15, 131.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.454, 2.075, 0.854) | |
| Decimal | 1780753 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1B2C11, 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 #1B2C11 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1B2C11 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | 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 #1B2C11 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2e280fProtanopia
no red cones#2b2713Deuteranopia
no green cones#1b2a26Tritanopia
no blue cones#272727Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1b2c11; }
.text { color: #1b2c11; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1b2c11; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(27 44 17 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1b2c11, #112c14); }
Similar colors
#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#223311Darkest Forest#112211Nightmare#113311Dark Serpent#032e0eHaunted Forest#002d04PCB Green#12390dMelancholia
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #1B2C11?
- #1B2C11 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Lindworm Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1B2C11?
- The RGB value is 27, 44, 17: 27 red, 44 green and 17 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1B2C11?
- The complementary color is #22112C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1B2C11?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 and white text 14.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.