Color #124A2D Color / Colour Code #124A2D
This page shows the hex color code for color #124a2d (#124A2D). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #124A2D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#124A2D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 119, 149, and 179 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 149, 269, and 29 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #124A2D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 149 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 149 to 194 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 149 with its complement at 329 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 #124A2D
Lightness variations at hue 149 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #124A2D
Design Use Cases for #124A2D
Vibrant Brand Color
#124A2D has a strong 61% 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
#124A2D at 18% 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
#124A2D falls in the green range (hue 149). 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 #124A2D (hue 149) to its complement at hue 329. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 179. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #124a2d, #4a122f);
CSS Code for #124A2D
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About Color #124A2D (#124A2D)
#124A2D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 18 red, 74 green, and 45 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 149 degrees with 61% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #124A2D is 54/255 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 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #124A2D against white is 10.28:1 and against black is 2.04:1. 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 #4A122F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #124A2D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #134A12 and #124A49, 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 #124A2D?
- #124A2D is Color #124A2D, a green color (colour) with RGB(18, 74, 45), HSL(149, 61%, 18%), and CMYK(76%, 0%, 39%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #124A2D accessible for text?
- Against white, #124A2D has a contrast ratio of 10.28:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.04:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #124A2D?
- The complementary colour is #4A122F (hue 329). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #134A12 and #124A49. The triadic palette adds #2D124A and #4A2D12 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #124A2D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #124a2d; or rgb(18, 74, 45); or hsl(149, 61%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 149 61% 18%; 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.