Color #0DC511 Color / Colour Code #0DC511
This page shows the hex color code for color #0dc511 (#0DC511). The colour is a green tone with 88% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0DC511 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0DC511 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 91, 121, and 151 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 121, 241, and 1 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0DC511
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 121 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 121 to 166 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 121 with its complement at 301 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 #0DC511
Lightness variations at hue 121 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0DC511
Design Use Cases for #0DC511
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #0DC511 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 41% lightness, #0DC511 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
#0DC511 falls in the green range (hue 121). 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 #0DC511 (hue 121) to its complement at hue 301. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 151. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0dc511, #c50dc1);
CSS Code for #0DC511
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About Color #0DC511 (#0DC511)
#0DC511 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 197 green, and 17 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 15.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 121 degrees with 88% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0DC511 is 121/255 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 93% cyan, 0% magenta, 91% yellow, and 23% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0DC511 against white is 2.33:1 and against black is 9.01:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.01:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C50DC1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0DC511. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #65C50D and #0DC56C, 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 #0DC511
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0DC511?
- #0DC511 is Color #0DC511, a green color (colour) with RGB(13, 197, 17), HSL(121, 88%, 41%), and CMYK(93%, 0%, 91%, 23%). Its perceived brightness is 121/255.
- Is #0DC511 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0DC511 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.01:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0DC511?
- The complementary colour is #C50DC1 (hue 301). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #65C50D and #0DC56C. The triadic palette adds #100DC5 and #C5100D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0DC511 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0dc511; or rgb(13, 197, 17); or hsl(121, 88%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 121 88% 41%; 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.