Color #124309 Color / Colour Code #124309
This page shows the hex color code for color #124309 (#124309). The colour is a green tone with 76% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #124309 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#124309 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 #124309
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 111 and saturation at 76%. 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 #124309
Lightness variations at hue 111 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #124309
Design Use Cases for #124309
Vibrant Brand Color
#124309 has a strong 76% 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#124309 at 15% 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
#124309 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 #124309 (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, #124309, #3b0943);
CSS Code for #124309
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Colors visually similar to #124309 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #124309 (#124309)
#124309 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 18 red, 67 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 111 degrees with 76% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #124309 is 46/255 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 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 87% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #124309 against white is 11.46:1 and against black is 1.83:1. 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 #3B0943 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #124309. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2F4309 and #09431E, 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 #124309?
- #124309 is Color #124309, a green color (colour) with RGB(18, 67, 9), HSL(111, 76%, 15%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 87%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 46/255.
- Is #124309 accessible for text?
- Against white, #124309 has a contrast ratio of 11.46:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.83:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #124309?
- The complementary colour is #3B0943 (hue 291). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2F4309 and #09431E. The triadic palette adds #091243 and #430912 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #124309 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #124309; or rgb(18, 67, 9); or hsl(111, 76%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 111 76% 15%; 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.