Color #285229 Color / Colour Code #285229
This page shows the hex color code for color #285229 (#285229). The colour is a green tone with 34% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #285229 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#285229 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 91, 121, and 151 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 121, 241, and 1 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #285229
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 121 and saturation at 34%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 121 to 166 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 121 with its complement at 301 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 #285229
Lightness variations at hue 121 and 34% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #285229
Design Use Cases for #285229
Balanced UI Color
At 34% saturation, #285229 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
#285229 at 24% 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
#285229 falls in the green range (hue 121). 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 #285229 (hue 121) to its complement at hue 301. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 151. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #285229, #522851);
CSS Code for #285229
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Colors visually similar to #285229 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #285229 (#285229)
#285229 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 40 red, 82 green, and 41 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 121 degrees with 34% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #285229 is 65/255 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 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #285229 against white is 9.02:1 and against black is 2.33:1. 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 #522851 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #285229. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3D5228 and #28523E, 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 #285229?
- #285229 is Color #285229, a green color (colour) with RGB(40, 82, 41), HSL(121, 34%, 24%), and CMYK(51%, 0%, 50%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 65/255.
- Is #285229 accessible for text?
- Against white, #285229 has a contrast ratio of 9.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.33:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #285229?
- The complementary colour is #522851 (hue 301). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3D5228 and #28523E. The triadic palette adds #292852 and #522928 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #285229 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #285229; or rgb(40, 82, 41); or hsl(121, 34%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 121 34% 24%; 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.