Color #1E511A Color / Colour Code #1E511A
This page shows the hex color code for color #1e511a (#1E511A). The colour is a green tone with 51% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1E511A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1E511A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 86, 116, and 146 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 116, 236, and 356 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1E511A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 116 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 116 to 161 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 116 with its complement at 296 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 #1E511A
Lightness variations at hue 116 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1E511A
Design Use Cases for #1E511A
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #1E511A 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
#1E511A 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
#1E511A falls in the green range (hue 116). 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 #1E511A (hue 116) to its complement at hue 296. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 146. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e511a, #4d1a51);
CSS Code for #1E511A
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About Color #1E511A (#1E511A)
#1E511A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 30 red, 81 green, and 26 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 116 degrees with 51% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1E511A 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 63% cyan, 0% magenta, 68% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1E511A against white is 9.35:1 and against black is 2.25:1. 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 #4D1A51 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1E511A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #39511A and #1A5132, 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 #1E511A?
- #1E511A is Color #1E511A, a green color (colour) with RGB(30, 81, 26), HSL(116, 51%, 21%), and CMYK(63%, 0%, 68%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 59/255.
- Is #1E511A accessible for text?
- Against white, #1E511A has a contrast ratio of 9.35:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.25:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1E511A?
- The complementary colour is #4D1A51 (hue 296). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #39511A and #1A5132. The triadic palette adds #1A1E51 and #511A1E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1E511A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1e511a; or rgb(30, 81, 26); or hsl(116, 51%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 116 51% 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.