Color #02791C Color / Colour Code #02791C
This page shows the hex color code for color #02791c (#02791C). The colour is a green tone with 97% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #02791C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#02791C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 103, 133, and 163 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 133, 253, and 13 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #02791C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 133 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 133 to 178 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 133 with its complement at 313 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 #02791C
Lightness variations at hue 133 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #02791C
Design Use Cases for #02791C
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #02791C 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
#02791C 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
#02791C falls in the green range (hue 133). 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 #02791C (hue 133) to its complement at hue 313. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 163. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #02791c, #79025f);
CSS Code for #02791C
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About Color #02791C (#02791C)
#02791C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 2 red, 121 green, and 28 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 60.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 133 degrees with 97% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #02791C 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 98% cyan, 0% magenta, 77% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #02791C against white is 5.59:1 and against black is 3.75:1. 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 #79025F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #02791C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #237902 and #027957, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #02791C?
- #02791C is Color #02791C, a green color (colour) with RGB(2, 121, 28), HSL(133, 97%, 24%), and CMYK(98%, 0%, 77%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 75/255.
- Is #02791C accessible for text?
- Against white, #02791C has a contrast ratio of 5.59:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.75:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #02791C?
- The complementary colour is #79025F (hue 313). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #237902 and #027957. The triadic palette adds #1C0279 and #791C02 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #02791C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #02791c; or rgb(2, 121, 28); or hsl(133, 97%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 133 97% 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.