Color #007828 Color / Colour Code #007828
This page shows the hex color code for color #007828 (#007828). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #007828 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#007828 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 110, 140, and 170 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 140, 260, and 20 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #007828
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 140 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 140 to 185 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 140 with its complement at 320 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 #007828
Lightness variations at hue 140 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #007828
Design Use Cases for #007828
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #007828 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#007828 at 24% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#007828 falls in the green range (hue 140). 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 #007828 (hue 140) to its complement at hue 320. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 170. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007828, #7a0052);
CSS Code for #007828
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #007828 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #007828 (#007828)
#007828 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 120 green, and 40 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 120.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 140 degrees with 100% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #007828 is 75/255 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, 67% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #007828 against white is 5.65:1 and against black is 3.72:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 17% lightness.
The complementary colour #7A0052 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #007828. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #147A00 and #007A66, 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 #007828
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #007828?
- #007828 is Color #007828, a green color (colour) with RGB(0, 120, 40), HSL(140, 100%, 24%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 67%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 75/255.
- Is #007828 accessible for text?
- Against white, #007828 has a contrast ratio of 5.65:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.72:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #007828?
- The complementary colour is #7A0052 (hue 320). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #147A00 and #007A66. The triadic palette adds #29007A and #7A2900 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #007828 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #007828; or rgb(0, 120, 40); or hsl(140, 100%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 140 100% 24%; 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.