Color #269238 Color / Colour Code #269238
This page shows the hex color code for color #269238 (#269238). The colour is a green tone with 59% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #269238 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#269238 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 100, 130, and 160 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 130, 250, and 10 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #269238
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 130 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 130 to 175 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 130 with its complement at 310 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 #269238
Lightness variations at hue 130 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #269238
Design Use Cases for #269238
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #269238 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #269238 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
#269238 falls in the green range (hue 130). 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 #269238 (hue 130) to its complement at hue 310. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 160. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #269238, #922680);
CSS Code for #269238
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #269238 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #269238 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #269238 (#269238)
#269238 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 146 green, and 56 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 130 degrees with 59% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #269238 is 103/255 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 74% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow, and 43% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #269238 against white is 4.00:1 and against black is 5.25:1. 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 5.25:1.
The complementary colour #922680 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #269238. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4A9226 and #26926E, 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 #269238?
- #269238 is Color #269238, a green color (colour) with RGB(38, 146, 56), HSL(130, 59%, 36%), and CMYK(74%, 0%, 62%, 43%). Its perceived brightness is 103/255.
- Is #269238 accessible for text?
- Against white, #269238 has a contrast ratio of 4.00:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.25:1 (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 #269238?
- The complementary colour is #922680 (hue 310). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4A9226 and #26926E. The triadic palette adds #382692 and #923826 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #269238 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #269238; or rgb(38, 146, 56); or hsl(130, 59%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 130 59% 36%; 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.