#1D2D14 color
The hex color #1D2D14 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.4% red, 17.6% green and 7.8% blue (29, 45, 20).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 38% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Lindworm Green (#172808), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.61:1).
#1D2D14 color codes
| HEX | #1D2D14 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(29, 45, 20) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.4%, 17.6%, 7.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 38%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 56%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 56%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.45, -12.48, 14.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.45, 18.79, 131.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.571, 2.188, 1.001) | |
| Decimal | 1912084 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1D2D14, 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 #1D2D14 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1D2D14 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | 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 #1D2D14 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2f2a12Protanopia
no red cones#2c2816Deuteranopia
no green cones#1d2b27Tritanopia
no blue cones#292929Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1d2d14; }
.text { color: #1d2d14; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1d2d14; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(29 45 20 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1d2d14, #142d17); }
Similar colors
#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#223311Darkest Forest#112211Nightmare#113311Dark Serpent#032e0eHaunted Forest#002d04PCB Green#003311Haunted Hills
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #1D2D14?
- #1D2D14 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 #1D2D14?
- The RGB value is 29, 45, 20: 29 red, 45 green and 20 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1D2D14?
- The complementary color is #24142D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1D2D14?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 and white text 14.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.