Color #2FA772 Color / Colour Code #2FA772
This page shows the hex color code for color #2fa772 (#2FA772). The colour is a cyan tone with 56% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2FA772 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2FA772 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 124, 154, and 184 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 154, 274, and 34 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2FA772
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 154 to 199 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 154 with its complement at 334 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 #2FA772
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2FA772
Design Use Cases for #2FA772
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #2FA772 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 42% lightness, #2FA772 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
#2FA772 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 154). 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 #2FA772 (hue 154) to its complement at hue 334. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 184. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2fa772, #a72f63);
CSS Code for #2FA772
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Colors visually similar to #2FA772 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #2FA772 (#2FA772)
#2FA772 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 47 red, 167 green, and 114 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 154 degrees with 56% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2FA772 is 125/255 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 72% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow, and 35% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2FA772 against white is 3.05:1 and against black is 6.89:1. 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 6.89:1.
The complementary colour #A72F63 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2FA772. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2FA737 and #2F9FA7, 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 #2FA772?
- #2FA772 is Color #2FA772, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(47, 167, 114), HSL(154, 56%, 42%), and CMYK(72%, 0%, 32%, 35%). Its perceived brightness is 125/255.
- Is #2FA772 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2FA772 has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.89:1 (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 #2FA772?
- The complementary colour is #A72F63 (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2FA737 and #2F9FA7. The triadic palette adds #732FA7 and #A7732F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2FA772 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2fa772; or rgb(47, 167, 114); or hsl(154, 56%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 56% 42%; 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.