Color #263107 Color / Colour Code #263107
This page shows the hex color code for color #263107 (#263107). The colour is a green tone with 75% saturation and 11% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #263107 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#263107 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 46, 76, and 106 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 76, 196, and 316 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #263107
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 76 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 76 to 121 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 76 with its complement at 256 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 #263107
Lightness variations at hue 76 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #263107
Design Use Cases for #263107
Vibrant Brand Color
#263107 has a strong 75% 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.
Dark Mode Background
At just 11% lightness, #263107 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
#263107 falls in the green range (hue 76). 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 #263107 (hue 76) to its complement at hue 256. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 106. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #263107, #120731);
CSS Code for #263107
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Colors visually similar to #263107 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #263107 (#263107)
#263107 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 49 green, and 7 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 76 degrees with 75% saturation and 11% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #263107 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 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 86% yellow, and 81% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #263107 against white is 13.77:1 and against black is 1.52:1. 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 #120731 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #263107. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #312707 and #113107, 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.
How to Explore Color #263107
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #263107?
- #263107 is Color #263107, a green color (colour) with RGB(38, 49, 7), HSL(76, 75%, 11%), and CMYK(22%, 0%, 86%, 81%). Its perceived brightness is 41/255.
- Is #263107 accessible for text?
- Against white, #263107 has a contrast ratio of 13.77:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.52:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #263107?
- The complementary colour is #120731 (hue 256). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #312707 and #113107. The triadic palette adds #072631 and #310726 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #263107 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #263107; or rgb(38, 49, 7); or hsl(76, 75%, 11%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 76 75% 11%; 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.