#1D6C05 color
The hex color #1D6C05 is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.4% red, 42.4% green and 2% blue (29, 108, 5).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 91% saturation and 22% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 95% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Leafy Lush (#08690E), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.56:1).
#1D6C05 color codes
| HEX | #1D6C05 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(29, 108, 5) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.4%, 42.4%, 2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 91%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 95%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 0%, 95%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(39.57, -41.61, 43.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(39.57, 60.16, 133.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.896, 10.997, 1.955) | |
| Decimal | 1928197 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1D6C05, 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 #1D6C05 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #1D6C05 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #1D6C05 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6100Protanopia
no red cones#665b16Deuteranopia
no green cones#0c685bTritanopia
no blue cones#5d5d5dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1d6c05; }
.text { color: #1d6c05; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1d6c05; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(29 108 5 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1d6c05, #056c21); }
Similar colors
#08690eLeafy Lush#116611Overgrown Temple#006400Dark Green#006400Cucumber#3d7016Forest Empress#166d29Enchanted Glen#0d6323Woodland Wonder#195905Lincoln Green
Questions
- What color is #1D6C05?
- #1D6C05 is a dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Leafy Lush. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1D6C05?
- The RGB value is 29, 108, 5: 29 red, 108 green and 5 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1D6C05?
- The complementary color is #54056C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1D6C05?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.2:1 and white text 6.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.