Color #102409 Color / Colour Code #102409
This page shows the hex color code for color #102409 (#102409). The colour is a green tone with 60% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #102409 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#102409 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 74, 104, and 134 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 104, 224, and 344 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #102409
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 104 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 104 to 149 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 104 with its complement at 284 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 #102409
Lightness variations at hue 104 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #102409
Design Use Cases for #102409
Vibrant Brand Color
#102409 has a strong 60% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #102409 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#102409 falls in the green range (hue 104). 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 #102409 (hue 104) to its complement at hue 284. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 134. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102409, #1d0925);
CSS Code for #102409
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #102409 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #102409 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #102409 (#102409)
#102409 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 16 red, 36 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 104 degrees with 60% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #102409 is 27/255 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 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 75% yellow, and 86% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #102409 against white is 16.43:1 and against black is 1.28:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1D0925 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #102409. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1E2509 and #092510, 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 #102409?
- #102409 is Color #102409, a green color (colour) with RGB(16, 36, 9), HSL(104, 60%, 9%), and CMYK(56%, 0%, 75%, 86%). Its perceived brightness is 27/255.
- Is #102409 accessible for text?
- Against white, #102409 has a contrast ratio of 16.43:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.28:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #102409?
- The complementary colour is #1D0925 (hue 284). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1E2509 and #092510. The triadic palette adds #091125 and #250911 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #102409 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #102409; or rgb(16, 36, 9); or hsl(104, 60%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 104 60% 9%; 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.