Color #002E0C Color / Colour Code #002E0C
This page shows the hex color code for color #002e0c (#002E0C). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #002E0C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#002E0C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 106, 136, and 166 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 136, 256, and 16 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #002E0C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 136 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 136 to 181 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 136 with its complement at 316 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #002E0C
Lightness variations at hue 136 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #002E0C
Design Use Cases for #002E0C
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #002E0C is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #002E0C works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#002E0C falls in the green range (hue 136). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #002E0C (hue 136) to its complement at hue 316. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 166. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002e0c, #2e0022);
CSS Code for #002E0C
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About Color #002E0C (#002E0C)
#002E0C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 46 green, and 12 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 46.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 136 degrees with 100% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #002E0C is 28/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 74% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #002E0C against white is 15.04:1 and against black is 1.40:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #2E0022 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #002E0C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0B2E00 and #002E23, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #002E0C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #002E0C?
- #002E0C is Color #002E0C, a green color (colour) with RGB(0, 46, 12), HSL(136, 100%, 9%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 74%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 28/255.
- Is #002E0C accessible for text?
- Against white, #002E0C has a contrast ratio of 15.04:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #002E0C?
- The complementary colour is #2E0022 (hue 316). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0B2E00 and #002E23. The triadic palette adds #0C002E and #2E0C00 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #002E0C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #002e0c; or rgb(0, 46, 12); or hsl(136, 100%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 136 100% 9%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.