Color #1D501B Color / Colour Code #1D501B
This page shows the hex color code for color #1d501b (#1D501B). The colour is a green tone with 50% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1D501B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1D501B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 88, 118, and 148 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 118, 238, and 358 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1D501B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 118 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 118 to 163 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 118 with its complement at 298 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 #1D501B
Lightness variations at hue 118 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1D501B
Design Use Cases for #1D501B
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #1D501B 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
#1D501B at 21% 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
#1D501B falls in the green range (hue 118). 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 #1D501B (hue 118) to its complement at hue 298. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 148. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d501b, #4f1b50);
CSS Code for #1D501B
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About Color #1D501B (#1D501B)
#1D501B is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 29 red, 80 green, and 27 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 118 degrees with 50% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1D501B is 59/255 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 64% cyan, 0% magenta, 66% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1D501B against white is 9.48:1 and against black is 2.22:1. 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 #4F1B50 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1D501B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #37501B and #1B5034, 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 #1D501B?
- #1D501B is Color #1D501B, a green color (colour) with RGB(29, 80, 27), HSL(118, 50%, 21%), and CMYK(64%, 0%, 66%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 59/255.
- Is #1D501B accessible for text?
- Against white, #1D501B has a contrast ratio of 9.48:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1D501B?
- The complementary colour is #4F1B50 (hue 298). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #37501B and #1B5034. The triadic palette adds #1B1D50 and #501B1D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1D501B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1d501b; or rgb(29, 80, 27); or hsl(118, 50%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 118 50% 21%; 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.