Information about #171E0A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #171E0A is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(23, 30, 10) (9% red, 11.8% green, 3.9% blue), or CMYK 3 / 0 / 8 / 88 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#171E0A is a confidently colored chartreuse that lives deep in the shadows. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Very Dark Chartreuse Green (#171D11). Nearby in the Register you will also find Very Dark Olive (#1D1D11) and Black Chocolate (#1B1811).

In RGB terms — rgb(23, 30, 10) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 17.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:88) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #171E0A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#171E0A color variations

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#171E0A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #171E0A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#171E0A
  • RGB23, 30, 10
  • CMYK3, 0, 8, 88
  • CSSrgb(23, 30, 10)
  • HSL81°, 50%, 8%
  • HSL Precise81°, 50%, 7.843%
  • HSV81°, 67%, 12%
  • HSB81°, 67%, 12%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • GLSLvec3(0.090, 0.118, 0.039)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.090, 0.118, 0.039, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.090, 0.118, 0.039)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID171E0A
  • DECIMAL ID1515018
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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