Color #19702E Color / Colour Code #19702E
This page shows the hex color code for color #19702e (#19702E). The colour is a green tone with 64% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #19702E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#19702E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 104, 134, and 164 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 134, 254, and 14 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #19702E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 134 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 134 to 179 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 134 with its complement at 314 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 #19702E
Lightness variations at hue 134 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #19702E
Design Use Cases for #19702E
Vibrant Brand Color
#19702E has a strong 64% 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#19702E at 27% 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
#19702E falls in the green range (hue 134). 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 #19702E (hue 134) to its complement at hue 314. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 164. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #19702e, #71195c);
CSS Code for #19702E
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Colors visually similar to #19702E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #19702E (#19702E)
#19702E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 112 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 134 degrees with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #19702E is 78/255 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 78% cyan, 0% magenta, 59% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #19702E against white is 6.18:1 and against black is 3.40:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #71195C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #19702E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #307119 and #197159, 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 #19702E?
- #19702E is Color #19702E, a green color (colour) with RGB(25, 112, 46), HSL(134, 64%, 27%), and CMYK(78%, 0%, 59%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 78/255.
- Is #19702E accessible for text?
- Against white, #19702E has a contrast ratio of 6.18:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #19702E?
- The complementary colour is #71195C (hue 314). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #307119 and #197159. The triadic palette adds #2D1971 and #712D19 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #19702E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #19702e; or rgb(25, 112, 46); or hsl(134, 64%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 134 64% 27%; 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.