Color swatch image showing #1C542F with RGB(28,84,47) values

#1C542F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1C542F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1C542F Color Information

#1C542F RGB value is (28, 84, 47). The hex color red value is 28, green is 84, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 140°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 67 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent, 67 percent.

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#1C542F Color Meaning

Color #1C542F denotes lush density, forest solemnity, and vital tradition. #1C542F very dark, yellow-green resembles deep pine forests, mossy stones, and military olive drab, suggesting abundant, silent life and enduring natural systems. Psychologically, color #1C542F is deeply stabilizing and reassuring, promoting feelings of security, growth, and connection to primal, cyclical forces. #1C542F is a serious, substantial green that conveys resilience, heritage, and a quiet, pervasive vitality. #1C542F color feels both nourishing and imposing. Symbolically, color #1C542F represents the heart of the wilderness, the wisdom of old growth, and life forces that are slow, patient, and indomitable. #1C542F is the color of legacy and lineage in the natural world. Culturally, #1C542F appears in national park iconography, traditional hunting attire, and designs aiming to convey robustness, reliability, and a no-nonsense connection to nature. Color #1C542F grounds any palette with the weight and richness of the deep woods.

Color Conversion

Convert #1C542F 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
#1C542F
RGB
rgb(28, 84, 47)
HSL
hsl(140°, 50%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(67%, 0%, 44%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(140°, 67%, 33%)
XYZ
4.1623 6.7928 3.7811
Yxy
6.7928 0.2825 0.4610
Hunter Lab
26.0630 -0.5559 0.2777
CIE-Lab
31.3304 -27.7714 16.3539

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue47 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#1C542F 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

#1C542F 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 #1C542F 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1C542F 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

#1C542F

protanopia

#343538

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1C542F;

Text Color

color: #1C542F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1C542F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1C542F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1C542F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C542F 0%, #12371e 100%);

#1C542F Color FAQs

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