Color #238656 Color / Colour Code #238656
This page shows the hex color code for color #238656 (#238656). The colour is a cyan tone with 59% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #238656 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#238656 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #238656
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 151 to 196 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 151 with its complement at 331 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 #238656
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #238656
Design Use Cases for #238656
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #238656 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 33% lightness, #238656 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
#238656 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). 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 #238656 (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #238656, #862352);
CSS Code for #238656
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #238656 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #238656 (#238656)
#238656 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 35 red, 134 green, and 86 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 59% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #238656 is 99/255 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 74% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #238656 against white is 4.55:1 and against black is 4.62:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 23% lightness.
The complementary colour #862352 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #238656. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #238624 and #238486, 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 #238656?
- #238656 is Color #238656, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(35, 134, 86), HSL(151, 59%, 33%), and CMYK(74%, 0%, 36%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 99/255.
- Is #238656 accessible for text?
- Against white, #238656 has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.62:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #238656?
- The complementary colour is #862352 (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #238624 and #238486. The triadic palette adds #562386 and #865623 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #238656 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #238656; or rgb(35, 134, 86); or hsl(151, 59%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 59% 33%; 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.