Color #244C16 Color / Colour Code #244C16
This page shows the hex color code for color #244c16 (#244C16). The colour is a green tone with 55% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #244C16 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#244C16 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 74, 104, and 134 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 104, 224, and 344 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #244C16
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 104 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 104 to 149 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 104 with its complement at 284 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 #244C16
Lightness variations at hue 104 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #244C16
Design Use Cases for #244C16
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #244C16 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
#244C16 at 19% 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
#244C16 falls in the green range (hue 104). 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 #244C16 (hue 104) to its complement at hue 284. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 134. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #244c16, #3d164b);
CSS Code for #244C16
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About Color #244C16 (#244C16)
#244C16 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 36 red, 76 green, and 22 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 104 degrees with 55% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #244C16 is 58/255 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, 71% yellow, and 70% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #244C16 against white is 9.90:1 and against black is 2.12:1. 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 #3D164B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #244C16. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3F4B16 and #164B22, 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 #244C16?
- #244C16 is Color #244C16, a green color (colour) with RGB(36, 76, 22), HSL(104, 55%, 19%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 71%, 70%). Its perceived brightness is 58/255.
- Is #244C16 accessible for text?
- Against white, #244C16 has a contrast ratio of 9.90:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.12:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #244C16?
- The complementary colour is #3D164B (hue 284). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3F4B16 and #164B22. The triadic palette adds #16244B and #4B1624 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #244C16 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #244c16; or rgb(36, 76, 22); or hsl(104, 55%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 104 55% 19%; 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.