Color #256B2E Color / Colour Code #256B2E
This page shows the hex color code for color #256b2e (#256B2E). The colour is a green tone with 49% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #256B2E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#256B2E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 98, 128, and 158 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 128, 248, and 8 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #256B2E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 128 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 128 to 173 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 128 with its complement at 308 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 #256B2E
Lightness variations at hue 128 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #256B2E
Design Use Cases for #256B2E
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #256B2E 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
#256B2E at 28% 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
#256B2E falls in the green range (hue 128). 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 #256B2E (hue 128) to its complement at hue 308. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 158. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #256b2e, #6a2461);
CSS Code for #256B2E
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About Color #256B2E (#256B2E)
#256B2E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 37 red, 107 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 128 degrees with 49% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #256B2E is 79/255 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 65% cyan, 0% magenta, 57% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #256B2E against white is 6.52:1 and against black is 3.22:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #6A2461 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #256B2E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3E6A24 and #246A51, 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 #256B2E?
- #256B2E is Color #256B2E, a green color (colour) with RGB(37, 107, 46), HSL(128, 49%, 28%), and CMYK(65%, 0%, 57%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 79/255.
- Is #256B2E accessible for text?
- Against white, #256B2E has a contrast ratio of 6.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #256B2E?
- The complementary colour is #6A2461 (hue 308). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3E6A24 and #246A51. The triadic palette adds #2E246A and #6A2E24 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #256B2E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #256b2e; or rgb(37, 107, 46); or hsl(128, 49%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 128 49% 28%; 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.