Color #2DA47F Color / Colour Code #2DA47F
This page shows the hex color code for color #2da47f (#2DA47F). The colour is a cyan 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 #2DA47F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2DA47F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 131, 161, and 191 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 161, 281, and 41 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2DA47F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 161 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 161 to 206 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 161 with its complement at 341 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 #2DA47F
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2DA47F
Design Use Cases for #2DA47F
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #2DA47F 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, #2DA47F 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
#2DA47F is in the cyan spectrum (hue 161). 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 #2DA47F (hue 161) to its complement at hue 341. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 191. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2da47f, #a42d53);
CSS Code for #2DA47F
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About Color #2DA47F (#2DA47F)
#2DA47F is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 164 green, and 127 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 161 degrees with 57% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2DA47F is 124/255 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, 23% yellow, and 36% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2DA47F against white is 3.12:1 and against black is 6.73:1. 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 6.73:1.
The complementary colour #A42D53 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2DA47F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2DA443 and #2D8EA4, 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 #2DA47F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2DA47F?
- #2DA47F is Color #2DA47F, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(45, 164, 127), HSL(161, 57%, 41%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 23%, 36%). Its perceived brightness is 124/255.
- Is #2DA47F accessible for text?
- Against white, #2DA47F has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.73:1 (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 #2DA47F?
- The complementary colour is #A42D53 (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2DA443 and #2D8EA4. The triadic palette adds #7E2DA4 and #A47E2D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2DA47F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2da47f; or rgb(45, 164, 127); or hsl(161, 57%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 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.