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#1F3730

Brightness
48.2
HSL (°,%,%)
163°, 28%, 17%
HSV V %
22%
Lab
21.0, -11.4, 1.4
PNG size
5.5 KB
Tone / Feel
very dark, soft cool hue
Black text 1.65:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text 12.75:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)

Recommended text: White (12.75:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #1F3730

Common Name: Pantone 5535 C

RGB: (31, 55, 48)

HSL: (146°, 17%, 18%)

Contrast vs White: 12.4 (Passes AA)

Contrast vs Black: 8.4 (Passes AA)

Mood: #1F3730 exudes a sense of deep stability and sophistication. It is often associated with natural elements like evergreen trees or rugged landscapes. This color, with its earthy tone, offers a sense of calm while evoking feelings of tradition and resilience. Its rich, understated quality makes it a popular choice in design for creating a refined, grounded atmosphere.

Close Named Matches:

  • Pantone 5535 C: #1F3730 - Pantone Solid Coated
  • Australian Standard AS2700 - Bottle Green: #2A3B31 - ΔE=3.86
  • BS 381C:1996 - Deep Brunswick Green: #254432 - ΔE=9.25
  • Jotun Paint - Black: #403E3B - ΔE=12.75
  • Behr Paint - Trellised Ivy: #27382E - ΔE=3.30

Why Designers Use It:

This color is often used for its association with nature, grounded energy, and classic elegance. Designers leverage it in spaces or designs that aim for understated sophistication. It finds notable use in interior design, particularly in settings requiring calm and connection to nature. It's widely used in luxury brand logos, high-end interiors, and designs that emphasize resilience or tradition. The rich, dark tone also finds a place in military, automotive, and safety-related products, symbolizing reliability and durability.

In regional contexts, it's popular in areas where deep forest green shades are prominent in nature, such as Scandinavian and northern European design aesthetics. The use of this color has evolved with the growing trend of sustainability and eco-conscious design, making it especially relevant in the design of eco-friendly products and nature-inspired spaces.

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