#1C2816 Color Meaning and Information

#1C2816 Color Information

#1C2816 RGB value is (28, 40, 22). The hex color red value is 28, green is 40, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 100°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of12 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent, 84percent.

#1C2816

rgb(28, 40, 22)

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#1C2816 Color Meaning

color #1C2816 signifies primeval shadow, absolute absorption, and verdant depth. #1C2816 nearly black green is the color of the deepest forest undergrowth, hidden grottos, and the silent space between leaves. Psychologically, Color #1C2816 induces a sense of secluded calm, profound mystery, and immersive containment, suggesting a retreat into pure nature. #1C2816 culturally references untouched wilderness, camouflage, and the lush backgrounds of botanical illustrations. Spiritually, #1C2816 color represents the origin of life, the womb of the earth, and secrets held in darkness, acting as the ultimate symbol of fertile, consuming stillness and regenerative shadow.

Color Conversion

Convert #1C2816 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#1C2816

RGB

rgb(28, 40, 22)

HSL

hsl(100°, 29%, 12%)

CMYK

cmyk(30%, 0%, 45%, 84%)

HSV

hsv(100°, 45%, 16%)

XYZ

1.3825 1.8224 1.0379

Yxy

1.8224 0.3258 0.4295

Hunter Lab

13.4996 -0.0439 0.0377

CIE-Lab

14.5261 -9.5259 10.2245

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)

11%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Color Variations

#1C2816 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1C2816 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1C2816 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#1C2816

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1C2816 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1C2816

protanopia

#21211a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1C2816;

Text Color

color: #1C2816;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1C2816;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1C281640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1C2816;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C2816 0%, #141d10 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #1C2816 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.