Color #1ADA73 Color / Colour Code #1ADA73
This page shows the hex color code for color #1ada73 (#1ADA73). The colour is a green tone with 79% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1ADA73 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1ADA73 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 118, 148, and 178 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 148, 268, and 28 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1ADA73
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 148 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 148 to 193 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 148 with its complement at 328 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 #1ADA73
Lightness variations at hue 148 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1ADA73
Design Use Cases for #1ADA73
Vibrant Brand Color
#1ADA73 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 48% lightness, #1ADA73 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
#1ADA73 falls in the green range (hue 148). 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 #1ADA73 (hue 148) to its complement at hue 328. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 178. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ada73, #db1a81);
CSS Code for #1ADA73
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About Color #1ADA73 (#1ADA73)
#1ADA73 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 26 red, 218 green, and 115 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 148 degrees with 79% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1ADA73 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 88% cyan, 0% magenta, 47% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1ADA73 against white is 1.86:1 and against black is 11.32:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.32:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DB1A81 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1ADA73. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #20DB1A and #1ADBD5, 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 #1ADA73?
- #1ADA73 is Color #1ADA73, a green color (colour) with RGB(26, 218, 115), HSL(148, 79%, 48%), and CMYK(88%, 0%, 47%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #1ADA73 accessible for text?
- Against white, #1ADA73 has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.32:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1ADA73?
- The complementary colour is #DB1A81 (hue 328). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #20DB1A and #1ADBD5. The triadic palette adds #741ADB and #DB741A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1ADA73 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1ada73; or rgb(26, 218, 115); or hsl(148, 79%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 148 79% 48%; 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.