Information about #1B5527 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#1B5527 falls into the Green Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(27, 85, 39) — 10.6% red, 33.3% green, 15.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 23 / 0 / 18 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1B5527 presents itself as a confidently colored leafy green — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cal Poly Green (#1E4D2B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Luxury Green (#135029) and Grass Stain (#165B31).

In RGB terms — rgb(27, 85, 39) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #1B5527 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1B5527 color variations

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#1B5527 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 #1B5527

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#1B5527
  • RGB27, 85, 39
  • CMYK23, 0, 18, 67
  • HSL132°, 52%, 22%
  • HSL Precise132.414°, 51.786%, 21.961%
  • HSV132°, 68%, 33%
  • HSB132°, 68%, 33%
  • HEX ID1B5527
  • DECIMAL ID1791271
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
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