#1E4D49 color
The hex color #1E4D49 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 30.2% green and 28.6% blue (30, 77, 73).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 44% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Dark Teal (#014D4E), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.49:1).
#1E4D49 color codes
| HEX | #1E4D49 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 77, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 30.2%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 44%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 61%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 0%, 5%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.57, -17.03, -2.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.57, 17.2, 188.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.391, 6.064, 7.241) | |
| Decimal | 1985865 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E4D49, 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 #1E4D49 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E4D49 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | 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 #1E4D49 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494949Protanopia
no red cones#41434aDeuteranopia
no green cones#004f4cTritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e4d49; }
.text { color: #1e4d49; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e4d49; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 77 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e4d49, #1e3a4d); }
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Questions
- What color is #1E4D49?
- #1E4D49 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Dark Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E4D49?
- The RGB value is 30, 77, 73: 30 red, 77 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E4D49?
- The complementary color is #4D1E22, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E4D49?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 and white text 9.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.