Color #2DB959 Color / Colour Code #2DB959
This page shows the hex color code for color #2db959 (#2DB959). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2DB959 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2DB959 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 109, 139, and 169 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 139, 259, and 19 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2DB959
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 139 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 139 to 184 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 139 with its complement at 319 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 #2DB959
Lightness variations at hue 139 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2DB959
Design Use Cases for #2DB959
Vibrant Brand Color
#2DB959 has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 45% lightness, #2DB959 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
#2DB959 falls in the green range (hue 139). 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 #2DB959 (hue 139) to its complement at hue 319. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 169. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2db959, #b92d8c);
CSS Code for #2DB959
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About Color #2DB959 (#2DB959)
#2DB959 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 185 green, and 89 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 139 degrees with 61% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2DB959 is 132/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 52% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2DB959 against white is 2.56:1 and against black is 8.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B92D8C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2DB959. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #46B92D and #2DB99F, 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 #2DB959
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2DB959?
- #2DB959 is Color #2DB959, a green color (colour) with RGB(45, 185, 89), HSL(139, 61%, 45%), and CMYK(76%, 0%, 52%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 132/255.
- Is #2DB959 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2DB959 has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2DB959?
- The complementary colour is #B92D8C (hue 319). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #46B92D and #2DB99F. The triadic palette adds #592DB9 and #B9592D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2DB959 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2db959; or rgb(45, 185, 89); or hsl(139, 61%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 139 61% 45%; 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.