Color #173E0F Color / Colour Code #173E0F
This page shows the hex color code for color #173e0f (#173E0F). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #173E0F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#173E0F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 80, 110, and 140 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 110, 230, and 350 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #173E0F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 110 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 110 to 155 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 110 with its complement at 290 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 #173E0F
Lightness variations at hue 110 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #173E0F
Design Use Cases for #173E0F
Vibrant Brand Color
#173E0F 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
#173E0F 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
#173E0F falls in the green range (hue 110). 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 #173E0F (hue 110) to its complement at hue 290. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 140. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #173e0f, #360f3e);
CSS Code for #173E0F
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About Color #173E0F (#173E0F)
#173E0F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 62 green, and 15 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 110 degrees with 61% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #173E0F is 45/255 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 63% cyan, 0% magenta, 76% yellow, and 76% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #173E0F against white is 12.12:1 and against black is 1.73:1. 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 #360F3E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #173E0F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2E3E0F and #0F3E1E, 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 #173E0F?
- #173E0F is Color #173E0F, a green color (colour) with RGB(23, 62, 15), HSL(110, 61%, 15%), and CMYK(63%, 0%, 76%, 76%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #173E0F accessible for text?
- Against white, #173E0F has a contrast ratio of 12.12:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.73:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #173E0F?
- The complementary colour is #360F3E (hue 290). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2E3E0F and #0F3E1E. The triadic palette adds #0F173E and #3E0F17 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #173E0F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #173e0f; or rgb(23, 62, 15); or hsl(110, 61%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 110 61% 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.