Color #215612 Color / Colour Code #215612
This page shows the hex color code for color #215612 (#215612). The colour is a green tone with 65% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #215612 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#215612 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #215612
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 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 107 with its complement at 287 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 #215612
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #215612
Design Use Cases for #215612
Vibrant Brand Color
#215612 has a strong 65% 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#215612 at 20% 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
#215612 falls in the green range (hue 107). 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 #215612 (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #215612, #461254);
CSS Code for #215612
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About Color #215612 (#215612)
#215612 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 33 red, 86 green, and 18 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 65% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #215612 is 62/255 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 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 79% yellow, and 66% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #215612 against white is 8.73:1 and against black is 2.40:1. 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 #461254 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #215612. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #415412 and #125425, 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 #215612?
- #215612 is Color #215612, a green color (colour) with RGB(33, 86, 18), HSL(107, 65%, 20%), and CMYK(62%, 0%, 79%, 66%). Its perceived brightness is 62/255.
- Is #215612 accessible for text?
- Against white, #215612 has a contrast ratio of 8.73:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #215612?
- The complementary colour is #461254 (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #415412 and #125425. The triadic palette adds #122054 and #541220 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #215612 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #215612; or rgb(33, 86, 18); or hsl(107, 65%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 65% 20%; 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.