#1D4A34 color
The hex color #1D4A34 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.4% red, 29% green and 20.4% blue (29, 74, 52).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 44% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Zucchini (#17462E), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.09:1).
#1D4A34 color codes
| HEX | #1D4A34 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(29, 74, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.4%, 29%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 44%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 61%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 0%, 30%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.86, -21.54, 8.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.86, 23.18, 158.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.575, 5.406, 4.103) | |
| Decimal | 1919540 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1D4A34, 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 #1D4A34 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1D4A34 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | 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 #1D4A34 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494533Protanopia
no red cones#434035Deuteranopia
no green cones#0d4a44Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1d4a34; }
.text { color: #1d4a34; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1d4a34; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(29 74 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1d4a34, #1d4a4a); }
Similar colors
#17462eZucchini#014426Lost in the Woods#004225British Racing Green#264334Everglade#1c401fQueen of Trees#014420Deep Pond#3a533dHighlander#334d41Pine Needle
Questions
- What color is #1D4A34?
- #1D4A34 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Zucchini. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1D4A34?
- The RGB value is 29, 74, 52: 29 red, 74 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1D4A34?
- The complementary color is #4A1D33, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1D4A34?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 and white text 10.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.