Color #02C511 Color / Colour Code #02C511
This page shows the hex color code for color #02c511 (#02C511). The colour is a green tone with 98% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #02C511 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#02C511 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 95, 125, and 155 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 125, 245, and 5 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #02C511
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 125 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 125 to 170 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 125 with its complement at 305 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 #02C511
Lightness variations at hue 125 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #02C511
Design Use Cases for #02C511
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #02C511 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 39% lightness, #02C511 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
#02C511 falls in the green range (hue 125). 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 #02C511 (hue 125) to its complement at hue 305. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 155. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #02c511, #c502b5);
CSS Code for #02C511
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Colors visually similar to #02C511 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #02C511 (#02C511)
#02C511 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 2 red, 197 green, and 17 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 98.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 125 degrees with 98% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #02C511 is 118/255 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, 91% yellow, and 23% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #02C511 against white is 2.33:1 and against black is 9.00:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.00:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C502B5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #02C511. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #53C502 and #02C574, 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 #02C511
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #02C511?
- #02C511 is Color #02C511, a green color (colour) with RGB(2, 197, 17), HSL(125, 98%, 39%), and CMYK(99%, 0%, 91%, 23%). Its perceived brightness is 118/255.
- Is #02C511 accessible for text?
- Against white, #02C511 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.00:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #02C511?
- The complementary colour is #C502B5 (hue 305). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #53C502 and #02C574. The triadic palette adds #1202C5 and #C51202 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #02C511 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #02c511; or rgb(2, 197, 17); or hsl(125, 98%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 125 98% 39%; 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.