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#1B423D

Brightness
56.6
HSL (°,%,%)
172°, 42%, 18%
HSV V %
26%
Lab
25.2, -15.2, -1.2
PNG size
6.0 KB
Tone / Feel
very dark, soft cool hue
Black text 1.89:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text 11.09:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)

Recommended text: White (11.09:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #1B423D

Common Name: Deep Forest Green

RGB: (27, 66, 61)

HSL: (159°, 20%, 18%)

Contrast vs White: 8.1, AA Pass

Contrast vs Black: 12.4, AA Pass

Mood Blurb: This deep, earthy tone resonates with a sense of calm, resilience, and sophistication. Its rich green hues evoke thoughts of nature and tranquility, often found in designs that aim to reflect depth, maturity, and grounded aesthetics. It’s a color that balances warmth and coolness, offering a versatile backdrop for a variety of creative fields.

Close Named Matches:

  • Behr Paint - Teal: #1C3F3C, ΔE=2.20
  • Benjamin Moore - Bavarian Forest: #1E4644, ΔE=2.72
  • Kelly Moore - Theatre Dress: #274241, ΔE=5.01
  • Pantone FHI - Botanical Garden: #12403C, ΔE=1.93

Why Designers Use It:

  • It’s a highly versatile color for designs that aim to evoke natural elements, such as forestry, gardens, or wilderness.
  • It is often used in branding for outdoor gear, sustainable products, or eco-friendly initiatives. Designers favor this color for its ability to create a grounded, earthy feel without being too overpowering.
  • This shade is quite popular in the interior design of modern homes, especially in rooms where a balance of warmth and coolness is needed, such as living rooms or libraries.
  • Its deep nature makes it a staple in luxury branding, and it has seen resurgence in automotive design for classic yet bold looks.
  • Regionally, it aligns with trends in Scandinavian design, where nature and simplicity are central themes. It’s a color that connects with a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

Notable Structures and Industries Using It:

  • This color is often found in military uniforms, particularly those of woodland camouflage patterns, due to its connection to forested environments.
  • The automotive industry embraces this color in its luxury vehicle interiors to convey opulence and sophistication.
  • It’s also a go-to color for products related to nature and the outdoors, such as hiking backpacks and camping gear.

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