Color #1E331A Color / Colour Code #1E331A
This page shows the hex color code for color #1e331a (#1E331A). The colour is a green tone with 32% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1E331A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1E331A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 80, 110, and 140 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 110, 230, and 350 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1E331A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 110 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 110 to 155 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 110 with its complement at 290 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 #1E331A
Lightness variations at hue 110 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1E331A
Design Use Cases for #1E331A
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #1E331A 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
#1E331A at 15% 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
#1E331A falls in the green range (hue 110). 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 #1E331A (hue 110) to its complement at hue 290. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 140. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e331a, #2e1a32);
CSS Code for #1E331A
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About Color #1E331A (#1E331A)
#1E331A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 30 red, 51 green, and 26 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 110 degrees with 32% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1E331A is 42/255 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 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1E331A against white is 13.60:1 and against black is 1.54:1. 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 #2E1A32 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1E331A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2A321A and #1A3222, 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 #1E331A?
- #1E331A is Color #1E331A, a green color (colour) with RGB(30, 51, 26), HSL(110, 32%, 15%), and CMYK(41%, 0%, 49%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 42/255.
- Is #1E331A accessible for text?
- Against white, #1E331A has a contrast ratio of 13.60:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.54:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1E331A?
- The complementary colour is #2E1A32 (hue 290). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2A321A and #1A3222. The triadic palette adds #1A1E32 and #321A1E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1E331A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1e331a; or rgb(30, 51, 26); or hsl(110, 32%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 110 32% 15%; 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.