Color #175A35 Color / Colour Code #175A35
This page shows the hex color code for color #175a35 (#175A35). The colour is a green tone with 59% saturation and 22% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #175A35 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#175A35 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 117, 147, and 177 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 147, 267, and 27 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #175A35
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 147 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 147 to 192 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 147 with its complement at 327 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 #175A35
Lightness variations at hue 147 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #175A35
Design Use Cases for #175A35
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #175A35 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
#175A35 at 22% 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
#175A35 falls in the green range (hue 147). 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 #175A35 (hue 147) to its complement at hue 327. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 177. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #175a35, #59173b);
CSS Code for #175A35
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About Color #175A35 (#175A35)
#175A35 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 90 green, and 53 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 147 degrees with 59% saturation and 22% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #175A35 is 66/255 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 74% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #175A35 against white is 8.23:1 and against black is 2.55:1. 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 #59173B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #175A35. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1A5917 and #175956, 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 #175A35?
- #175A35 is Color #175A35, a green color (colour) with RGB(23, 90, 53), HSL(147, 59%, 22%), and CMYK(74%, 0%, 41%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 66/255.
- Is #175A35 accessible for text?
- Against white, #175A35 has a contrast ratio of 8.23:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.55:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #175A35?
- The complementary colour is #59173B (hue 327). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1A5917 and #175956. The triadic palette adds #351759 and #593517 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #175A35 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #175a35; or rgb(23, 90, 53); or hsl(147, 59%, 22%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 147 59% 22%; 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.