Color #2D7130 Color / Colour Code #2D7130
This page shows the hex color code for color #2d7130 (#2D7130). The colour is a green tone with 43% saturation and 31% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2D7130 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2D7130 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 93, 123, and 153 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 123, 243, and 3 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2D7130
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 123 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 123 to 168 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 123 with its complement at 303 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 #2D7130
Lightness variations at hue 123 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2D7130
Design Use Cases for #2D7130
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #2D7130 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 31% lightness, #2D7130 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
#2D7130 falls in the green range (hue 123). 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 #2D7130 (hue 123) to its complement at hue 303. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 153. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d7130, #712d6e);
CSS Code for #2D7130
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About Color #2D7130 (#2D7130)
#2D7130 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 113 green, and 48 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 123 degrees with 43% saturation and 31% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2D7130 is 85/255 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 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 58% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2D7130 against white is 5.97:1 and against black is 3.52:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 22% lightness.
The complementary colour #712D6E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2D7130. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4C712D and #2D7152, 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 #2D7130?
- #2D7130 is Color #2D7130, a green color (colour) with RGB(45, 113, 48), HSL(123, 43%, 31%), and CMYK(60%, 0%, 58%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 85/255.
- Is #2D7130 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2D7130 has a contrast ratio of 5.97:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.52:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2D7130?
- The complementary colour is #712D6E (hue 303). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4C712D and #2D7152. The triadic palette adds #302D71 and #71302D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2D7130 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2d7130; or rgb(45, 113, 48); or hsl(123, 43%, 31%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 123 43% 31%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
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