Color #173608 Color / Colour Code #173608
This page shows the hex color code for color #173608 (#173608). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #173608 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#173608 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 70, 100, and 130 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 100, 220, and 340 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #173608
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 100 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 100 to 145 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 100 with its complement at 280 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 #173608
Lightness variations at hue 100 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #173608
Design Use Cases for #173608
Vibrant Brand Color
#173608 has a strong 74% 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 12% lightness, #173608 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
#173608 falls in the green range (hue 100). 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 #173608 (hue 100) to its complement at hue 280. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 130. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #173608, #260835);
CSS Code for #173608
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Colors visually similar to #173608 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #173608 (#173608)
#173608 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 54 green, and 8 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 100 degrees with 74% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #173608 is 39/255 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 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 85% yellow, and 79% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #173608 against white is 13.40:1 and against black is 1.57:1. 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 #260835 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #173608. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2E3508 and #083510, 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 #173608?
- #173608 is Color #173608, a green color (colour) with RGB(23, 54, 8), HSL(100, 74%, 12%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 85%, 79%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #173608 accessible for text?
- Against white, #173608 has a contrast ratio of 13.40:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.57:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #173608?
- The complementary colour is #260835 (hue 280). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2E3508 and #083510. The triadic palette adds #081735 and #350817 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #173608 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #173608; or rgb(23, 54, 8); or hsl(100, 74%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 100 74% 12%; 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.