Color #2DA435 Color / Colour Code #2DA435
This page shows the hex color code for color #2da435 (#2DA435). The colour is a green tone with 57% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2DA435 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2DA435 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 94, 124, and 154 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 124, 244, and 4 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2DA435
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 124 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 124 to 169 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 124 with its complement at 304 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 #2DA435
Lightness variations at hue 124 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2DA435
Design Use Cases for #2DA435
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #2DA435 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 41% lightness, #2DA435 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
#2DA435 falls in the green range (hue 124). 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 #2DA435 (hue 124) to its complement at hue 304. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 154. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2da435, #a42d9c);
CSS Code for #2DA435
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About Color #2DA435 (#2DA435)
#2DA435 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 164 green, and 53 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 124 degrees with 57% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2DA435 is 116/255 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 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 68% yellow, and 36% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2DA435 against white is 3.24:1 and against black is 6.47:1. 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 6.47:1.
The complementary colour #A42D9C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2DA435. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #61A42D and #2DA470, 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 #2DA435?
- #2DA435 is Color #2DA435, a green color (colour) with RGB(45, 164, 53), HSL(124, 57%, 41%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 68%, 36%). Its perceived brightness is 116/255.
- Is #2DA435 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2DA435 has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.47:1 (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 #2DA435?
- The complementary colour is #A42D9C (hue 304). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #61A42D and #2DA470. The triadic palette adds #352DA4 and #A4352D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2DA435 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2da435; or rgb(45, 164, 53); or hsl(124, 57%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 124 57% 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.