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Pine Needle (#1C352D)

Luminance: 3% · Nearest standard name: Pine Needle

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PINE NEEDLE
#1C352D
rgb(28, 53, 45) · hsl(161°, 31%, 16%)
HEX#1C352D
RGB28, 53, 45
HSL161°, 31%, 16%
HSV / HSB161°, 47%, 21%
CMYK (Print)47%, 0%, 15%, 79%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#1C352D#351C24

Analogous

#1C3521#1C352D#1C3135

Triadic

#1C352D#2D1C35#352D1C

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)13.15:1

Sample text rendered with #1C352D on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)1.36:1

Sample text rendered with #1C352D on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Pine Needle (#1C352D)

Pine Needle (#1C352D) is a distinct shade within the Emerald Green chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 3% and a warm-cool hybrid (vegetal / lime) color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#1C352D
RGB Space28, 53, 45
HSL Values161°, 31%, 16%
HSV / HSB161°, 47%, 21%
CMYK Ink47%, 0%, 15%, 79%
TemperatureWarm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime)

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Pine Needle

Geometric intervals calculated from #1C352D on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#351C24

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Pine Needle with its polar opposite (#351C24) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#1C3521 · #1C3135

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Pine Needle for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#351C31 · #35211C

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Pine Needle, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#2D1C35 · #352D1C

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#211C35 · #351C24 · #31351C

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Pine Needle

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: High-Contrast Dark Canvas / Typographic Anchor (30% to 60% Volume)

With a deep, low lightness of 16%, Pine Needle (#1C352D) provides structural weight for primary headings, body copy, and dark mode background canvases, delivering superior readability against light elements.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationOptimal dark canvas backdrop
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Communicates organic vitality, restorative health, prosperity, and ecological balance. Evokes natural renewal and positive validation.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Sustainable Commerce, Clean Energy, Health & Wellness, Wealth Management. Combining Pine Needle with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Pine Needle

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-1c352d: #1C352D;
  --color-1c352d-rgb: 28, 53, 45;
  --color-1c352d-hsl: 161deg 31% 16%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '1c352d': '#1C352D',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Needle (#1C352D)

Authoritative answers covering Pine Needle color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Pine Needle (#1C352D)?
Pine Needle is defined by the HEX code #1C352D. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:28, G:53, B:45. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:161°, Saturation:31%, Lightness:16%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 161°, 47%, 21%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:47%, M:0%, Y:15%, K:79%.
Does Pine Needle (#1C352D) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Pine Needle achieves a contrast ratio of 13.15:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Pine Needle (#1C352D)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #1C352D is #351C24. When placed side-by-side, #1C352D and #351C24 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Pine Needle in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a deep, low lightness of 16%, Pine Needle (#1C352D) provides structural weight for primary headings, body copy, and dark mode background canvases, delivering superior readability against light elements.
How can I copy and export Pine Needle into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Pine Needle in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #1C352D; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Pine Needle using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Pine Needle (#1C352D) belong to?
Pine Needle belongs to the Emerald Green family (Warm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime) spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Emerald Green Color Guide.