Color #196233 Color / Colour Code #196233
This page shows the hex color code for color #196233 (#196233). The colour is a green tone with 59% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #196233 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#196233 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 111, 141, and 171 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 141, 261, and 21 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #196233
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 141 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 141 to 186 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 141 with its complement at 321 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 #196233
Lightness variations at hue 141 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #196233
Design Use Cases for #196233
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #196233 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
#196233 at 24% 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
#196233 falls in the green range (hue 141). 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 #196233 (hue 141) to its complement at hue 321. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 171. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #196233, #611948);
CSS Code for #196233
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Colors visually similar to #196233 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #196233 (#196233)
#196233 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 98 green, and 51 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 141 degrees with 59% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #196233 is 71/255 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, 48% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #196233 against white is 7.40:1 and against black is 2.84:1. 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 #611948 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #196233. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #246119 and #196156, 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 #196233?
- #196233 is Color #196233, a green color (colour) with RGB(25, 98, 51), HSL(141, 59%, 24%), and CMYK(74%, 0%, 48%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 71/255.
- Is #196233 accessible for text?
- Against white, #196233 has a contrast ratio of 7.40:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.84:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #196233?
- The complementary colour is #611948 (hue 321). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #246119 and #196156. The triadic palette adds #321961 and #613219 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #196233 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #196233; or rgb(25, 98, 51); or hsl(141, 59%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 141 59% 24%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
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