#1E3935 color
The hex color #1E3935 is a very dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 22.4% green and 20.8% blue (30, 57, 53).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 31% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.41:1).
#1E3935 color codes
| HEX | #1E3935 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 57, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 22.4%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 31%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 47%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 0%, 7%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.8, -11.47, -0.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.8, 11.5, 183.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.641, 3.459, 3.896) | |
| Decimal | 1980725 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E3935, 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 #1E3935 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E3935 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | 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 #1E3935 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#373635Protanopia
no red cones#323335Deuteranopia
no green cones#143a38Tritanopia
no blue cones#343434Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e3935; }
.text { color: #1e3935; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e3935; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 57 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e3935, #1e3039); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#133337Elite Teal#224347Emerald Forest#162825Swamp Thing#293432Aztec#264334Everglade#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#1c3b42Royal Neptune
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #1E3935?
- #1E3935 is a very dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E3935?
- The RGB value is 30, 57, 53: 30 red, 57 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E3935?
- The complementary color is #391E22, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E3935?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 and white text 12.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.