Color #253012 Color / Colour Code #253012
This page shows the hex color code for color #253012 (#253012). The colour is a green tone with 45% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #253012 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#253012 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #253012
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #253012
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #253012
Design Use Cases for #253012
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #253012 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.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #253012 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#253012 falls in the green range (hue 82). 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 #253012 (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #253012, #1d1230);
CSS Code for #253012
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #253012 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #253012 (#253012)
#253012 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 37 red, 48 green, and 18 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 45% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #253012 is 41/255 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 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 63% yellow, and 81% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #253012 against white is 13.91:1 and against black is 1.51:1. 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 #1D1230 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #253012. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #302C12 and #163012, 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 #253012?
- #253012 is Color #253012, a green color (colour) with RGB(37, 48, 18), HSL(82, 45%, 13%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 63%, 81%). Its perceived brightness is 41/255.
- Is #253012 accessible for text?
- Against white, #253012 has a contrast ratio of 13.91:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.51:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #253012?
- The complementary colour is #1D1230 (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #302C12 and #163012. The triadic palette adds #122530 and #301225 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #253012 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #253012; or rgb(37, 48, 18); or hsl(82, 45%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 45% 13%; 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.