#1E3315 color
The hex color #1E3315 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 20% green and 8.2% blue (30, 51, 21).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 42% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 59% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.64:1).
#1E3315 color codes
| HEX | #1E3315 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 51, 21) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 20%, 8.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 42%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 59%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 59%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(18.79, -15.35, 16.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(18.79, 22.41, 133.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.855, 2.698, 1.132) | |
| Decimal | 1979157 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E3315, 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 #1E3315 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E3315 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | 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 #1E3315 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#352f12Protanopia
no red cones#322d17Deuteranopia
no green cones#1d312cTritanopia
no blue cones#2e2e2eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e3315; }
.text { color: #1e3315; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e3315; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 51 21 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e3315, #15331b); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#113311Dark Serpent#172808Lindworm Green#12390dMelancholia#1c401fQueen of Trees#032e0eHaunted Forest#17240bMidnight Pines#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #1E3315?
- #1E3315 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E3315?
- The RGB value is 30, 51, 21: 30 red, 51 green and 21 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E3315?
- The complementary color is #2A1533, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E3315?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 and white text 13.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.