Color #17542E Color / Colour Code #17542E
This page shows the hex color code for color #17542e (#17542E). The colour is a green tone with 57% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #17542E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#17542E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 113, 143, and 173 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 143, 263, and 23 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #17542E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 143 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 143 to 188 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 143 with its complement at 323 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 #17542E
Lightness variations at hue 143 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #17542E
Design Use Cases for #17542E
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #17542E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#17542E at 21% 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
#17542E falls in the green range (hue 143). 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 #17542E (hue 143) to its complement at hue 323. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 173. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17542e, #54173d);
CSS Code for #17542E
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About Color #17542E (#17542E)
#17542E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 84 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 143 degrees with 57% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #17542E is 61/255 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, 45% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #17542E against white is 8.96:1 and against black is 2.34:1. 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 #54173D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #17542E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1E5417 and #17544D, 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 #17542E?
- #17542E is Color #17542E, a green color (colour) with RGB(23, 84, 46), HSL(143, 57%, 21%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 45%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 61/255.
- Is #17542E accessible for text?
- Against white, #17542E has a contrast ratio of 8.96:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #17542E?
- The complementary colour is #54173D (hue 323). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1E5417 and #17544D. The triadic palette adds #2E1754 and #542E17 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #17542E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #17542e; or rgb(23, 84, 46); or hsl(143, 57%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 143 57% 21%; 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.