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Forest Green

Hex Code #116D20

Color Analysis Summary

Color #116D20, historically referred to as Forest Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 7% red, 43% green, and 13% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 17, Green: 109, and Blue: 32. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #116D20. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 130°, a saturation of 73%, and a lightness index of 25%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 43%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #116D20 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)17, 109, 32
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)130°, 73%, 25%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)130°, 84%, 43%
CSS Valuergb(17, 109, 32)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.5:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.23:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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