#1B3824 color
The hex color #1B3824 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 10.6% red, 22% green and 14.1% blue (27, 56, 36).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 35% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 4.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.82:1).
#1B3824 color codes
| HEX | #1B3824 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(27, 56, 36) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(10.6%, 22%, 14.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 35%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 52%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 36%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.78, -16.39, 9.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.78, 18.8, 150.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.184, 3.189, 2.169) | |
| Decimal | 1783844 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1B3824, 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 #1B3824 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1B3824 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | 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 #1B3824 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#383423Protanopia
no red cones#343125Deuteranopia
no green cones#153733Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1b3824; }
.text { color: #1b3824; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1b3824; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(27 56 36 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1b3824, #1b3833); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#003322Pitch-Black Forests#1c401fQueen of Trees#17462eZucchini#113311Dark Serpent#21421eMyrtle#032e0eHaunted Forest#004225British Racing Green
Questions
- What color is #1B3824?
- #1B3824 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1B3824?
- The RGB value is 27, 56, 36: 27 red, 56 green and 36 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1B3824?
- The complementary color is #381B2F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1B3824?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 and white text 12.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.