#1E3F2F color
The hex color #1E3F2F is a very dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 24.7% green and 18.4% blue (30, 63, 47).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 35% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.62:1).
#1E3F2F color codes
| HEX | #1E3F2F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 63, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 24.7%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 35%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 52%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 25%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.79, -16.61, 6.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.79, 17.71, 159.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.826, 4.036, 3.319) | |
| Decimal | 1982255 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E3F2F, 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 #1E3F2F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E3F2F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | 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 #1E3F2F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3b2eProtanopia
no red cones#393730Deuteranopia
no green cones#153f3bTritanopia
no blue cones#393939Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e3f2f; }
.text { color: #1e3f2f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e3f2f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 63 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e3f2f, #1e3f3f); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#003322Pitch-Black Forests#334d41Pine Needle#12403cBotanical Night#1c401fQueen of Trees#004225British Racing Green#394c3bMountain View
Questions
- What color is #1E3F2F?
- #1E3F2F is a very dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E3F2F?
- The RGB value is 30, 63, 47: 30 red, 63 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E3F2F?
- The complementary color is #3F1E2E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E3F2F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 and white text 11.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.