Color #116802 Color / Colour Code #116802
This page shows the hex color code for color #116802 (#116802). The colour is a green tone with 96% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #116802 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#116802 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 81, 111, and 141 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 111, 231, and 351 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #116802
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 111 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 111 to 156 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 111 with its complement at 291 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 #116802
Lightness variations at hue 111 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #116802
Design Use Cases for #116802
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #116802 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#116802 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#116802 falls in the green range (hue 111). 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 #116802 (hue 111) to its complement at hue 291. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 141. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #116802, #5a0269);
CSS Code for #116802
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #116802 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #116802 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #116802 (#116802)
#116802 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 17 red, 104 green, and 2 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 52.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 111 degrees with 96% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #116802 is 66/255 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 84% cyan, 0% magenta, 98% yellow, and 59% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #116802 against white is 6.99:1 and against black is 3.00:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 15% lightness.
The complementary colour #5A0269 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #116802. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #456902 and #026926, 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 #116802?
- #116802 is Color #116802, a green color (colour) with RGB(17, 104, 2), HSL(111, 96%, 21%), and CMYK(84%, 0%, 98%, 59%). Its perceived brightness is 66/255.
- Is #116802 accessible for text?
- Against white, #116802 has a contrast ratio of 6.99:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.00:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #116802?
- The complementary colour is #5A0269 (hue 291). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #456902 and #026926. The triadic palette adds #021269 and #690212 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #116802 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #116802; or rgb(17, 104, 2); or hsl(111, 96%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 111 96% 21%; 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.