Color #2DE131 Color / Colour Code #2DE131
This page shows the hex color code for color #2de131 (#2DE131). The colour is a green tone with 75% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2DE131 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2DE131 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 91, 121, and 151 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 121, 241, and 1 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2DE131
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 121 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 121 to 166 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 121 with its complement at 301 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 #2DE131
Lightness variations at hue 121 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2DE131
Design Use Cases for #2DE131
Vibrant Brand Color
#2DE131 has a strong 75% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 53% lightness, #2DE131 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#2DE131 falls in the green range (hue 121). 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 #2DE131 (hue 121) to its complement at hue 301. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 151. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2de131, #e12dde);
CSS Code for #2DE131
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Colors visually similar to #2DE131 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #2DE131 (#2DE131)
#2DE131 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 225 green, and 49 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 121 degrees with 75% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2DE131 is 151/255 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 80% cyan, 0% magenta, 78% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2DE131 against white is 1.76:1 and against black is 11.93:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.93:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E12DDE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2DE131. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #84E12D and #2DE18A, 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 #2DE131
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2DE131?
- #2DE131 is Color #2DE131, a green color (colour) with RGB(45, 225, 49), HSL(121, 75%, 53%), and CMYK(80%, 0%, 78%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 151/255.
- Is #2DE131 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2DE131 has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.93:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2DE131?
- The complementary colour is #E12DDE (hue 301). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #84E12D and #2DE18A. The triadic palette adds #302DE1 and #E1302D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2DE131 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2de131; or rgb(45, 225, 49); or hsl(121, 75%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 121 75% 53%; 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.