Color #1C4012 Color / Colour Code #1C4012
This page shows the hex color code for color #1c4012 (#1C4012). The colour is a green tone with 56% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1C4012 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1C4012 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1C4012
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 107 with its complement at 287 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #1C4012
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1C4012
Design Use Cases for #1C4012
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #1C4012 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#1C4012 at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#1C4012 falls in the green range (hue 107). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #1C4012 (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c4012, #361240);
CSS Code for #1C4012
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About Color #1C4012 (#1C4012)
#1C4012 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 28 red, 64 green, and 18 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 56% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1C4012 is 48/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 72% yellow, and 75% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1C4012 against white is 11.72:1 and against black is 1.79:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #361240 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1C4012. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #334012 and #12401F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #1C4012?
- #1C4012 is Color #1C4012, a green color (colour) with RGB(28, 64, 18), HSL(107, 56%, 16%), and CMYK(56%, 0%, 72%, 75%). Its perceived brightness is 48/255.
- Is #1C4012 accessible for text?
- Against white, #1C4012 has a contrast ratio of 11.72:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.79:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1C4012?
- The complementary colour is #361240 (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #334012 and #12401F. The triadic palette adds #121C40 and #40121C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1C4012 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1c4012; or rgb(28, 64, 18); or hsl(107, 56%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 56% 16%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
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- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.