Color #07AE18 Color / Colour Code #07AE18
This page shows the hex color code for color #07ae18 (#07AE18). The colour is a green tone with 92% saturation and 35% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #07AE18 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#07AE18 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 96, 126, and 156 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 126, 246, and 6 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #07AE18
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 126 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 126 to 171 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 126 with its complement at 306 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 #07AE18
Lightness variations at hue 126 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #07AE18
Design Use Cases for #07AE18
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #07AE18 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 35% lightness, #07AE18 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
#07AE18 falls in the green range (hue 126). 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 #07AE18 (hue 126) to its complement at hue 306. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 156. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07ae18, #ab079b);
CSS Code for #07AE18
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About Color #07AE18 (#07AE18)
#07AE18 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 7 red, 174 green, and 24 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 24.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 126 degrees with 92% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #07AE18 is 107/255 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 96% cyan, 0% magenta, 86% yellow, and 32% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #07AE18 against white is 2.97:1 and against black is 7.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AB079B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #07AE18. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #49AB07 and #07AB6A, 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 #07AE18
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #07AE18?
- #07AE18 is Color #07AE18, a green color (colour) with RGB(7, 174, 24), HSL(126, 92%, 35%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 86%, 32%). Its perceived brightness is 107/255.
- Is #07AE18 accessible for text?
- Against white, #07AE18 has a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #07AE18?
- The complementary colour is #AB079B (hue 306). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #49AB07 and #07AB6A. The triadic palette adds #1807AB and #AB1807 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #07AE18 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #07ae18; or rgb(7, 174, 24); or hsl(126, 92%, 35%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 126 92% 35%; 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.