#319E00 color
The hex color #319E00 is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.2% red, 62% green and 0% blue (49, 158, 0).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 100% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 69% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Grass Is Greener (#3F9B0B), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.02:1).
#319E00 color codes
| HEX | #319E00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(49, 158, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.2%, 62%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 100%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 100%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 0%, 100%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.18, -54.59, 58.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.18, 80.34, 132.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.493, 25.105, 4.135) | |
| Decimal | 3251712 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #319E00, 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 #319E00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #319E00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
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 #319E00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a38e00Protanopia
no red cones#968620Deuteranopia
no green cones#1d9886Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #319e00; }
.text { color: #319e00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #319e00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(49 158 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #319e00, #009e1e); }
Similar colors
#3f9b0bGrass Is Greener#229911Sacro Bosco#119900Herbalist’s Garden#009900Islamic Green#22aa00Vegetarian#11aa00Always Greener#119922Pestering Pesto#00aa00Phosphor Green
Closest common color name: Basil.
Questions
- What color is #319E00?
- #319E00 is a dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Grass Is Greener. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #319E00?
- The RGB value is 49, 158, 0: 49 red, 158 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #319E00?
- The complementary color is #6D009E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #319E00?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.02:1 and white text 3.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.