Color #30D393 Color / Colour Code #30D393
This page shows the hex color code for color #30d393 (#30D393). The colour is a cyan tone with 65% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #30D393 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#30D393 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 126, 156, and 186 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 156, 276, and 36 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #30D393
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 156 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 156 to 201 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 156 with its complement at 336 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 #30D393
Lightness variations at hue 156 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #30D393
Design Use Cases for #30D393
Vibrant Brand Color
#30D393 has a strong 65% 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 51% lightness, #30D393 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.
Clarity & Technology
#30D393 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 156). 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 #30D393 (hue 156) to its complement at hue 336. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 186. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #30d393, #d33172);
CSS Code for #30D393
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About Color #30D393 (#30D393)
#30D393 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 48 red, 211 green, and 147 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 156 degrees with 65% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #30D393 is 155/255 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 77% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #30D393 against white is 1.93:1 and against black is 10.86:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.86:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D33172 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #30D393. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #31D341 and #31C3D3, 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 #30D393
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #30D393?
- #30D393 is Color #30D393, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(48, 211, 147), HSL(156, 65%, 51%), and CMYK(77%, 0%, 30%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 155/255.
- Is #30D393 accessible for text?
- Against white, #30D393 has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.86:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #30D393?
- The complementary colour is #D33172 (hue 336). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #31D341 and #31C3D3. The triadic palette adds #9231D3 and #D39231 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #30D393 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #30d393; or rgb(48, 211, 147); or hsl(156, 65%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 156 65% 51%; 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.