#1E4323 color
The hex color #1E4323 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 26.3% green and 13.7% blue (30, 67, 35).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 38% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 55% cyan, 0% magenta, 48% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Trees (#1C401F), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.16:1).
#1E4323 color codes
| HEX | #1E4323 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 67, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 26.3%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 38%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 55%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 0%, 48%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.99, -21.41, 15.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.99, 26.4, 144.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.846, 4.411, 2.291) | |
| Decimal | 1983267 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E4323, 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 #1E4323 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E4323 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | 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 #1E4323 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#443d21Protanopia
no red cones#3f3a25Deuteranopia
no green cones#18423bTritanopia
no blue cones#3b3b3bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e4323; }
.text { color: #1e4323; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e4323; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 67 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e4323, #1e4336); }
Similar colors
#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#014420Deep Pond#17462eZucchini#014426Lost in the Woods#004225British Racing Green#2f441fForestry#12390dMelancholia
Questions
- What color is #1E4323?
- #1E4323 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Queen of Trees. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E4323?
- The RGB value is 30, 67, 35: 30 red, 67 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E4323?
- The complementary color is #431E3E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E4323?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 and white text 11.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.