#0E6932
- RGB
- 14, 105, 50
- Brightness
- 82.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 144°, 76%, 23%
- HSV V %
- 41%
- Lab
- 38.6, -38.4, 23.9
- CMYK (%)
- 87%, 0%, 52%, 59%
- PNG size
- 6.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, intense cool hue
Black text
3.09:1
Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
White text
6.81:1
AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
Recommended text: White (6.81:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #0E6932
Common Name: Avarice Green
Color Space Values:
- RGB: 14, 105, 50
- HSL: ~140°, 75%, 23%
Contrast Ratios:
- Contrast vs White: 15.7 (AA Pass)
- Contrast vs Black: 3.4 (AA Fail)
Mood & Impression: This deep, earthy green carries a vibe of calm stability and subtle sophistication. It’s a color often linked with growth, renewal, and groundedness — making it a natural pick for projects aiming to communicate trust and eco-consciousness. Its restrained tone lends itself well to both creative and corporate environments, bridging nature with design thoughtfully.
Notable Color Matches:
- Exact Match: BS4800-5252 Avarice (#0E6932) ΔE=0.00
- British Standard BS 381C-225 Light Brunswick Green (#406A28) ΔE=13.55
- Pantone Solid Coated 349 C (#00693E) ΔE=6.94
- RAL Design 150 40 40 (#1C6A35) ΔE=2.50
- Trumatch 19-a7 (#006B35) ΔE=1.91
Why Designers Use It
- This green is favored for its rich natural tone that strikes a balance between vibrancy and subtlety, making it versatile in both traditional and modern visual contexts.
- Its deep hue is ideal for branding and design work related to sustainability, environmentalism, and health sectors, evoking growth and reliability without overwhelming brightness.
- Derived from a mix of blue and yellow pigments, this shade often appears in paint and textile industries where deep green hues are desired for creating calming, yet confident atmospheres.
- It’s trendy among designers looking to convey heritage or craftmanship, especially in Europe where British and Australian standards reference similar greens in architectural and decorative paint palettes.
- Its strong contrast against white makes it highly readable and accessible, which is a big reason it appears in user interfaces and educational materials aiming for clear, trustworthy presentation.