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Forest Green

Hex Code #12A11E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #12A11E, 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, 63% green, and 12% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 18, Green: 161, and Blue: 30. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #12A11E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 125°, a saturation of 80%, and a lightness index of 35%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 63%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #12A11E 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)18, 161, 30
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)125°, 80%, 35%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)125°, 89%, 63%
CSS Valuergb(18, 161, 30)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.42:1
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
On Black Background6.14:1
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

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