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Forest Green

Hex Code #259D3D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #259D3D, 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 15% red, 62% green, and 24% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 37, Green: 157, and Blue: 61. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #259D3D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 132°, a saturation of 62%, and a lightness index of 38%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 62%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #259D3D 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)37, 157, 61
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)132°, 62%, 38%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)132°, 76%, 62%
CSS Valuergb(37, 157, 61)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.52:1
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 Background5.97:1
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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