Information about #12170D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #12170D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(18, 23, 13) (7.1% red, 9% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 4 / 91 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #12170D reads as a softly balanced chartreuse and lives deep in the shadows. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vintage Black (#18130E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chinese Black (#141414) and Very Dark Chartreuse Green (#171D11).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(18, 23, 13)), which gives #12170D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 18.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:91) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #12170D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#12170D color variations

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#12170D 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 #12170D

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#12170D
  • RGB18, 23, 13
  • CMYK2, 0, 4, 91
  • CSSrgb(18, 23, 13)
  • HSL90°, 28%, 7%
  • HSL Precise90°, 27.778%, 7.059%
  • HSV90°, 43%, 9%
  • HSB90°, 43%, 9%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.071, 0.090, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.071, 0.090, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.071, 0.090, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID12170D
  • DECIMAL ID1185549
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01