#1C4F4A color
The hex color #1C4F4A is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11% red, 31% green and 29% blue (28, 79, 74).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 48% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 65% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Forest (#024A43), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.26:1).
#1C4F4A color codes
| HEX | #1C4F4A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(28, 79, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11%, 31%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 48%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 65%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 0%, 6%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.24, -18.28, -2.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.24, 18.4, 186.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.51, 6.333, 7.462) | |
| Decimal | 1855306 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1C4F4A, 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 #1C4F4A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1C4F4A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | 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 #1C4F4A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4b4aProtanopia
no red cones#43454bDeuteranopia
no green cones#00514dTritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1c4f4a; }
.text { color: #1c4f4a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1c4f4a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(28 79 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1c4f4a, #1c3b4f); }
Similar colors
#024a43Tropical Forest#014d4eDark Teal#01554fCape Verde#315955Enchanting Ivy#33534bHunter#2e5c58Lacrosse#12403cBotanical Night#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #1C4F4A?
- #1C4F4A is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Tropical Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1C4F4A?
- The RGB value is 28, 79, 74: 28 red, 79 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1C4F4A?
- The complementary color is #4F1C21, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1C4F4A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and white text 9.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.