Color #17E352 Color / Colour Code #17E352
This page shows the hex color code for color #17e352 (#17E352). The colour is a green tone with 82% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #17E352 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#17E352 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #17E352
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #17E352
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #17E352
Design Use Cases for #17E352
Vibrant Brand Color
#17E352 has a strong 82% 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 49% lightness, #17E352 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#17E352 falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #17E352 (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17e352, #e316a9);
CSS Code for #17E352
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About Color #17E352 (#17E352)
#17E352 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 227 green, and 82 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 82% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #17E352 is 149/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 90% cyan, 0% magenta, 64% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #17E352 against white is 1.73:1 and against black is 12.15:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.15:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E316A9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #17E352. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #43E316 and #16E3B7, 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 #17E352?
- #17E352 is Color #17E352, a green color (colour) with RGB(23, 227, 82), HSL(137, 82%, 49%), and CMYK(90%, 0%, 64%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #17E352 accessible for text?
- Against white, #17E352 has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.15:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #17E352?
- The complementary colour is #E316A9 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #43E316 and #16E3B7. The triadic palette adds #5116E3 and #E35116 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #17E352 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #17e352; or rgb(23, 227, 82); or hsl(137, 82%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 82% 49%; 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.