Information about #17240F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #17240F belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(23, 36, 15) (9% red, 14.1% green, 5.9% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 8 / 86 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#17240F presents itself as a confidently colored zesty chartreuse — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. 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 Deep Forest Green (#182D09).

The recipe behind #17240F is rgb(23, 36, 15), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #17240F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:86), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #17240F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#17240F color variations

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#17240F 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 #17240F

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#17240F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#17240F
  • RGB23, 36, 15
  • CMYK5, 0, 8, 86
  • CSSrgb(23, 36, 15)
  • HSL97°, 41%, 10%
  • HSL Precise97.143°, 41.176%, 10%
  • HSV97°, 58%, 14%
  • HSB97°, 58%, 14%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • GLSLvec3(0.090, 0.141, 0.059)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.090, 0.141, 0.059, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.090, 0.141, 0.059)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID17240F
  • DECIMAL ID1516559
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01