Color #2D8B72 Color / Colour Code #2D8B72
This page shows the hex color code for color #2d8b72 (#2D8B72). The colour is a cyan tone with 51% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2D8B72 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2D8B72 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 134, 164, and 194 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 164, 284, and 44 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2D8B72
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 164 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 164 to 209 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 164 with its complement at 344 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 #2D8B72
Lightness variations at hue 164 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2D8B72
Design Use Cases for #2D8B72
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #2D8B72 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 36% lightness, #2D8B72 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.
Clarity & Technology
#2D8B72 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 164). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2D8B72 (hue 164) to its complement at hue 344. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 194. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d8b72, #8b2d46);
CSS Code for #2D8B72
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About Color #2D8B72 (#2D8B72)
#2D8B72 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 139 green, and 114 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 164 degrees with 51% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2D8B72 is 108/255 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 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 45% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2D8B72 against white is 4.16:1 and against black is 5.05:1. 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 5.05:1.
The complementary colour #8B2D46 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2D8B72. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2D8B43 and #2D758B, 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 #2D8B72?
- #2D8B72 is Color #2D8B72, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(45, 139, 114), HSL(164, 51%, 36%), and CMYK(68%, 0%, 18%, 45%). Its perceived brightness is 108/255.
- Is #2D8B72 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2D8B72 has a contrast ratio of 4.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.05:1 (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 #2D8B72?
- The complementary colour is #8B2D46 (hue 344). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2D8B43 and #2D758B. The triadic palette adds #722D8B and #8B722D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2D8B72 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2d8b72; or rgb(45, 139, 114); or hsl(164, 51%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 164 51% 36%; 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.