Color #25A34A Color / Colour Code #25A34A
This page shows the hex color code for color #25a34a (#25A34A). The colour is a green tone with 63% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #25A34A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#25A34A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 108, 138, and 168 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 138, 258, and 18 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #25A34A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 138 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 138 to 183 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 138 with its complement at 318 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 #25A34A
Lightness variations at hue 138 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #25A34A
Design Use Cases for #25A34A
Vibrant Brand Color
#25A34A has a strong 63% 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 39% lightness, #25A34A 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#25A34A falls in the green range (hue 138). 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 #25A34A (hue 138) to its complement at hue 318. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 168. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25a34a, #a2257d);
CSS Code for #25A34A
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About Color #25A34A (#25A34A)
#25A34A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 37 red, 163 green, and 74 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 138 degrees with 63% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #25A34A is 115/255 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 77% cyan, 0% magenta, 55% yellow, and 36% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #25A34A against white is 3.27:1 and against black is 6.42:1. 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 6.42:1.
The complementary colour #A2257D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #25A34A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3EA225 and #25A289, 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 #25A34A?
- #25A34A is Color #25A34A, a green color (colour) with RGB(37, 163, 74), HSL(138, 63%, 39%), and CMYK(77%, 0%, 55%, 36%). Its perceived brightness is 115/255.
- Is #25A34A accessible for text?
- Against white, #25A34A has a contrast ratio of 3.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.42:1 (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 #25A34A?
- The complementary colour is #A2257D (hue 318). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3EA225 and #25A289. The triadic palette adds #4A25A2 and #A24A25 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #25A34A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #25a34a; or rgb(37, 163, 74); or hsl(138, 63%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 138 63% 39%; 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.