Color #249463 Color / Colour Code #249463
This page shows the hex color code for color #249463 (#249463). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #249463 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#249463 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 124, 154, and 184 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 154, 274, and 34 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #249463
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 154 to 199 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 154 with its complement at 334 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 #249463
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #249463
Design Use Cases for #249463
Vibrant Brand Color
#249463 has a strong 61% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #249463 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
#249463 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 154). 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 #249463 (hue 154) to its complement at hue 334. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 184. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #249463, #942454);
CSS Code for #249463
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Colors visually similar to #249463 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #249463 (#249463)
#249463 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 36 red, 148 green, and 99 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 154 degrees with 61% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #249463 is 109/255 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 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow, and 42% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #249463 against white is 3.82:1 and against black is 5.49:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.49:1.
The complementary colour #942454 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #249463. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #24942B and #248C94, 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 #249463?
- #249463 is Color #249463, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(36, 148, 99), HSL(154, 61%, 36%), and CMYK(76%, 0%, 33%, 42%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #249463 accessible for text?
- Against white, #249463 has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.49:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #249463?
- The complementary colour is #942454 (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #24942B and #248C94. The triadic palette adds #632494 and #946324 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #249463 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #249463; or rgb(36, 148, 99); or hsl(154, 61%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 61% 36%; 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.