Color #02BC47 Color / Colour Code #02BC47
This page shows the hex color code for color #02bc47 (#02BC47). The colour is a green tone with 98% saturation and 37% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #02BC47 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#02BC47 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 112, 142, and 172 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 142, 262, and 22 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #02BC47
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 142 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 142 to 187 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 142 with its complement at 322 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 #02BC47
Lightness variations at hue 142 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #02BC47
Design Use Cases for #02BC47
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #02BC47 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 37% lightness, #02BC47 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#02BC47 falls in the green range (hue 142). 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 #02BC47 (hue 142) to its complement at hue 322. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 172. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #02bc47, #bb0277);
CSS Code for #02BC47
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Colors visually similar to #02BC47 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #02BC47 (#02BC47)
#02BC47 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 2 red, 188 green, and 71 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 94.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 142 degrees with 98% saturation and 37% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #02BC47 is 119/255 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 99% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #02BC47 against white is 2.53:1 and against black is 8.29:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.29:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BB0277 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #02BC47. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1BBB02 and #02BBA2, 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 #02BC47
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #02BC47?
- #02BC47 is Color #02BC47, a green color (colour) with RGB(2, 188, 71), HSL(142, 98%, 37%), and CMYK(99%, 0%, 62%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 119/255.
- Is #02BC47 accessible for text?
- Against white, #02BC47 has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.29:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #02BC47?
- The complementary colour is #BB0277 (hue 322). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1BBB02 and #02BBA2. The triadic palette adds #4602BB and #BB4602 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #02BC47 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #02bc47; or rgb(2, 188, 71); or hsl(142, 98%, 37%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 142 98% 37%; 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.