Color #224935 Color / Colour Code #224935
This page shows the hex color code for color #224935 (#224935). The colour is a green tone with 36% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #224935 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#224935 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 119, 149, and 179 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 149, 269, and 29 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #224935
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 149 and saturation at 36%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 149 to 194 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 149 with its complement at 329 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 #224935
Lightness variations at hue 149 and 36% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #224935
Design Use Cases for #224935
Balanced UI Color
At 36% saturation, #224935 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
#224935 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
#224935 falls in the green range (hue 149). 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 #224935 (hue 149) to its complement at hue 329. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 179. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #224935, #492236);
CSS Code for #224935
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About Color #224935 (#224935)
#224935 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 34 red, 73 green, and 53 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 149 degrees with 36% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #224935 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 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #224935 against white is 10.13:1 and against black is 2.07:1. 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 #492236 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #224935. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #234922 and #224948, 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 #224935?
- #224935 is Color #224935, a green color (colour) with RGB(34, 73, 53), HSL(149, 36%, 21%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 27%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 59/255.
- Is #224935 accessible for text?
- Against white, #224935 has a contrast ratio of 10.13:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.07:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #224935?
- The complementary colour is #492236 (hue 329). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #234922 and #224948. The triadic palette adds #352249 and #493522 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #224935 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #224935; or rgb(34, 73, 53); or hsl(149, 36%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 149 36% 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.