Color #2A3A13 Color / Colour Code #2A3A13
This page shows the hex color code for color #2a3a13 (#2A3A13). The colour is a green tone with 51% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2A3A13 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2A3A13 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 55, 85, and 115 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 85, 205, and 325 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2A3A13
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 85 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 85 to 130 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 85 with its complement at 265 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 #2A3A13
Lightness variations at hue 85 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2A3A13
Design Use Cases for #2A3A13
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #2A3A13 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
#2A3A13 at 15% 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
#2A3A13 falls in the green range (hue 85). 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 #2A3A13 (hue 85) to its complement at hue 265. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 115. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3a13, #23133a);
CSS Code for #2A3A13
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About Color #2A3A13 (#2A3A13)
#2A3A13 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 42 red, 58 green, and 19 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 85 degrees with 51% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2A3A13 is 49/255 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 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 67% yellow, and 77% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2A3A13 against white is 12.26:1 and against black is 1.71:1. 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 #23133A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2A3A13. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3A3713 and #163A13, 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 #2A3A13
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2A3A13?
- #2A3A13 is Color #2A3A13, a green color (colour) with RGB(42, 58, 19), HSL(85, 51%, 15%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 67%, 77%). Its perceived brightness is 49/255.
- Is #2A3A13 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2A3A13 has a contrast ratio of 12.26:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.71:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2A3A13?
- The complementary colour is #23133A (hue 265). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3A3713 and #163A13. The triadic palette adds #132A3A and #3A132A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2A3A13 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2a3a13; or rgb(42, 58, 19); or hsl(85, 51%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 85 51% 15%; 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.