Color #18CD70 Color / Colour Code #18CD70
This page shows the hex color code for color #18cd70 (#18CD70). The colour is a green tone with 79% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #18CD70 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#18CD70 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 119, 149, and 179 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 149, 269, and 29 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #18CD70
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 149 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 149 to 194 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 149 with its complement at 329 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 #18CD70
Lightness variations at hue 149 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #18CD70
Design Use Cases for #18CD70
Vibrant Brand Color
#18CD70 has a strong 79% 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 45% lightness, #18CD70 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
#18CD70 falls in the green range (hue 149). 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 #18CD70 (hue 149) to its complement at hue 329. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 179. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18cd70, #cd1876);
CSS Code for #18CD70
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Colors visually similar to #18CD70 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #18CD70 (#18CD70)
#18CD70 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 24 red, 205 green, and 112 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 149 degrees with 79% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #18CD70 is 140/255 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 88% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #18CD70 against white is 2.10:1 and against black is 10.01:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.01:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CD1876 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #18CD70. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1BCD18 and #18CDCA, 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.
How to Explore Color #18CD70
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #18CD70?
- #18CD70 is Color #18CD70, a green color (colour) with RGB(24, 205, 112), HSL(149, 79%, 45%), and CMYK(88%, 0%, 45%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #18CD70 accessible for text?
- Against white, #18CD70 has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.01:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #18CD70?
- The complementary colour is #CD1876 (hue 329). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1BCD18 and #18CDCA. The triadic palette adds #7018CD and #CD7018 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #18CD70 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #18cd70; or rgb(24, 205, 112); or hsl(149, 79%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 149 79% 45%; 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.