Color #28AA4E Color / Colour Code #28AA4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #28aa4e (#28AA4E). The colour is a green tone with 62% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #28AA4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#28AA4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 108, 138, and 168 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 138, 258, and 18 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #28AA4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 138 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 138 to 183 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 138 with its complement at 318 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 #28AA4E
Lightness variations at hue 138 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #28AA4E
Design Use Cases for #28AA4E
Vibrant Brand Color
#28AA4E has a strong 62% 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 41% lightness, #28AA4E 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
#28AA4E falls in the green range (hue 138). 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 #28AA4E (hue 138) to its complement at hue 318. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 168. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28aa4e, #a92882);
CSS Code for #28AA4E
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About Color #28AA4E (#28AA4E)
#28AA4E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 40 red, 170 green, and 78 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 138 degrees with 62% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #28AA4E is 121/255 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 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 54% yellow, and 33% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #28AA4E against white is 3.02:1 and against black is 6.95:1. 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 6.95:1.
The complementary colour #A92882 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #28AA4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #42A928 and #28A98F, 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 #28AA4E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #28AA4E?
- #28AA4E is Color #28AA4E, a green color (colour) with RGB(40, 170, 78), HSL(138, 62%, 41%), and CMYK(76%, 0%, 54%, 33%). Its perceived brightness is 121/255.
- Is #28AA4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #28AA4E has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.95:1 (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 #28AA4E?
- The complementary colour is #A92882 (hue 318). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #42A928 and #28A98F. The triadic palette adds #4F28A9 and #A94F28 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #28AA4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #28aa4e; or rgb(40, 170, 78); or hsl(138, 62%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 138 62% 41%; 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.