Color #159356 Color / Colour Code #159356
This page shows the hex color code for color #159356 (#159356). The colour is a cyan tone with 75% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #159356 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#159356 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #159356
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 151 to 196 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 151 with its complement at 331 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 #159356
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #159356
Design Use Cases for #159356
Vibrant Brand Color
#159356 has a strong 75% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 33% lightness, #159356 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.
Clarity & Technology
#159356 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #159356 (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #159356, #931552);
CSS Code for #159356
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Colors visually similar to #159356 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #159356 (#159356)
#159356 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 21 red, 147 green, and 86 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 75% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #159356 is 102/255 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 86% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow, and 42% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #159356 against white is 3.93:1 and against black is 5.34:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.34:1.
The complementary colour #931552 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #159356. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #159317 and #159193, 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 #159356?
- #159356 is Color #159356, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(21, 147, 86), HSL(151, 75%, 33%), and CMYK(86%, 0%, 41%, 42%). Its perceived brightness is 102/255.
- Is #159356 accessible for text?
- Against white, #159356 has a contrast ratio of 3.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.34:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #159356?
- The complementary colour is #931552 (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #159317 and #159193. The triadic palette adds #561593 and #935615 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #159356 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #159356; or rgb(21, 147, 86); or hsl(151, 75%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 75% 33%; 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.