Color #23764F Color / Colour Code #23764F
This page shows the hex color code for color #23764f (#23764F). The colour is a cyan tone with 54% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #23764F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#23764F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 122, 152, and 182 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 152, 272, and 32 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #23764F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 152 and saturation at 54%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 152 to 197 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 152 with its complement at 332 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 #23764F
Lightness variations at hue 152 and 54% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #23764F
Design Use Cases for #23764F
Balanced UI Color
At 54% saturation, #23764F 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #23764F is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#23764F is in the cyan spectrum (hue 152). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #23764F (hue 152) to its complement at hue 332. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 182. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #23764f, #76234a);
CSS Code for #23764F
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Colors visually similar to #23764F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #23764F (#23764F)
#23764F is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 35 red, 118 green, and 79 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 152 degrees with 54% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #23764F is 89/255 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 70% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #23764F against white is 5.56:1 and against black is 3.78:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 21% lightness.
The complementary colour #76234A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #23764F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #237626 and #237376, 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 #23764F?
- #23764F is Color #23764F, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(35, 118, 79), HSL(152, 54%, 30%), and CMYK(70%, 0%, 33%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #23764F accessible for text?
- Against white, #23764F has a contrast ratio of 5.56:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.78:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #23764F?
- The complementary colour is #76234A (hue 332). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #237626 and #237376. The triadic palette adds #4F2376 and #764F23 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #23764F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #23764f; or rgb(35, 118, 79); or hsl(152, 54%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 152 54% 30%; 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.