Color #1CA643 Color / Colour Code #1CA643
This page shows the hex color code for color #1ca643 (#1CA643). The colour is a green tone with 71% saturation and 38% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1CA643 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1CA643 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1CA643
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #1CA643
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1CA643
Design Use Cases for #1CA643
Vibrant Brand Color
#1CA643 has a strong 71% 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 38% lightness, #1CA643 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
#1CA643 falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #1CA643 (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ca643, #a61c7f);
CSS Code for #1CA643
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Colors visually similar to #1CA643 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #1CA643 (#1CA643)
#1CA643 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 28 red, 166 green, and 67 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 71% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1CA643 is 113/255 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 83% cyan, 0% magenta, 60% yellow, and 35% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1CA643 against white is 3.19:1 and against black is 6.58:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.58:1.
The complementary colour #A61C7F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1CA643. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3AA61C and #1CA688, 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 #1CA643?
- #1CA643 is Color #1CA643, a green color (colour) with RGB(28, 166, 67), HSL(137, 71%, 38%), and CMYK(83%, 0%, 60%, 35%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #1CA643 accessible for text?
- Against white, #1CA643 has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.58:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1CA643?
- The complementary colour is #A61C7F (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3AA61C and #1CA688. The triadic palette adds #431CA6 and #A6431C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1CA643 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1ca643; or rgb(28, 166, 67); or hsl(137, 71%, 38%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 71% 38%; 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.