Color #193300 Color / Colour Code #193300
This page shows the hex color code for color #193300 (#193300). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #193300 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#193300 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 61, 91, and 121 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 91, 211, and 331 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #193300
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 91 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 91 to 136 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 91 with its complement at 271 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 #193300
Lightness variations at hue 91 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #193300
Design Use Cases for #193300
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #193300 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #193300 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#193300 falls in the green range (hue 91). 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 #193300 (hue 91) to its complement at hue 271. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 121. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #193300, #1a0033);
CSS Code for #193300
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #193300 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #193300 (#193300)
#193300 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 51 green, and 0 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 51.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 91 degrees with 100% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #193300 is 37/255 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 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #193300 against white is 13.86:1 and against black is 1.51:1. 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 #1A0033 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #193300. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #323300 and #003301, 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 #193300?
- #193300 is Color #193300, a green color (colour) with RGB(25, 51, 0), HSL(91, 100%, 10%), and CMYK(51%, 0%, 100%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 37/255.
- Is #193300 accessible for text?
- Against white, #193300 has a contrast ratio of 13.86:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.51:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #193300?
- The complementary colour is #1A0033 (hue 271). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #323300 and #003301. The triadic palette adds #001933 and #330019 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #193300 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #193300; or rgb(25, 51, 0); or hsl(91, 100%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 91 100% 10%; 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.