Color #25C457 Color / Colour Code #25C457
This page shows the hex color code for color #25c457 (#25C457). The colour is a green tone with 68% saturation and 46% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #25C457 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#25C457 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 109, 139, and 169 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 139, 259, and 19 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #25C457
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 139 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 139 to 184 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 139 with its complement at 319 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 #25C457
Lightness variations at hue 139 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #25C457
Design Use Cases for #25C457
Vibrant Brand Color
#25C457 has a strong 68% 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 46% lightness, #25C457 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
#25C457 falls in the green range (hue 139). 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 #25C457 (hue 139) to its complement at hue 319. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 169. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25c457, #c52693);
CSS Code for #25C457
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About Color #25C457 (#25C457)
#25C457 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 37 red, 196 green, and 87 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 139 degrees with 68% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #25C457 is 136/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 81% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow, and 23% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #25C457 against white is 2.30:1 and against black is 9.11:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.11:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C52693 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #25C457. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #43C526 and #26C5A8, 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 #25C457?
- #25C457 is Color #25C457, a green color (colour) with RGB(37, 196, 87), HSL(139, 68%, 46%), and CMYK(81%, 0%, 56%, 23%). Its perceived brightness is 136/255.
- Is #25C457 accessible for text?
- Against white, #25C457 has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.11:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #25C457?
- The complementary colour is #C52693 (hue 319). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #43C526 and #26C5A8. The triadic palette adds #5826C5 and #C55826 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #25C457 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #25c457; or rgb(37, 196, 87); or hsl(139, 68%, 46%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 139 68% 46%; 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.