Color #296038 Color / Colour Code #296038
This page shows the hex color code for color #296038 (#296038). The colour is a green tone with 40% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #296038 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#296038 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 106, 136, and 166 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 136, 256, and 16 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #296038
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 136 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 136 to 181 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 136 with its complement at 316 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 #296038
Lightness variations at hue 136 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #296038
Design Use Cases for #296038
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #296038 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
#296038 at 27% 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
#296038 falls in the green range (hue 136). 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 #296038 (hue 136) to its complement at hue 316. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 166. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #296038, #602952);
CSS Code for #296038
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About Color #296038 (#296038)
#296038 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 41 red, 96 green, and 56 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 136 degrees with 40% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #296038 is 75/255 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 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 42% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #296038 against white is 7.43:1 and against black is 2.82:1. 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 #602952 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #296038. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #366029 and #296054, 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 #296038?
- #296038 is Color #296038, a green color (colour) with RGB(41, 96, 56), HSL(136, 40%, 27%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 42%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 75/255.
- Is #296038 accessible for text?
- Against white, #296038 has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.82:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #296038?
- The complementary colour is #602952 (hue 316). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #366029 and #296054. The triadic palette adds #382960 and #603829 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #296038 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #296038; or rgb(41, 96, 56); or hsl(136, 40%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 136 40% 27%; 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.