Color #274417 Color / Colour Code #274417
This page shows the hex color code for color #274417 (#274417). The colour is a green tone with 49% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #274417 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#274417 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 69, 99, and 129 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 99, 219, and 339 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #274417
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 99 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 99 to 144 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 99 with its complement at 279 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 #274417
Lightness variations at hue 99 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #274417
Design Use Cases for #274417
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #274417 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
#274417 at 18% 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
#274417 falls in the green range (hue 99). 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 #274417 (hue 99) to its complement at hue 279. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 129. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #274417, #351744);
CSS Code for #274417
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About Color #274417 (#274417)
#274417 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 39 red, 68 green, and 23 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 99 degrees with 49% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #274417 is 54/255 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 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 66% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #274417 against white is 10.91:1 and against black is 1.93:1. 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 #351744 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #274417. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3E4417 and #17441E, 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 #274417?
- #274417 is Color #274417, a green color (colour) with RGB(39, 68, 23), HSL(99, 49%, 18%), and CMYK(43%, 0%, 66%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #274417 accessible for text?
- Against white, #274417 has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.93:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #274417?
- The complementary colour is #351744 (hue 279). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3E4417 and #17441E. The triadic palette adds #172744 and #441727 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #274417 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #274417; or rgb(39, 68, 23); or hsl(99, 49%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 99 49% 18%; 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.