Color #318108 Color / Colour Code #318108
This page shows the hex color code for color #318108 (#318108). The colour is a green tone with 88% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #318108 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#318108 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 70, 100, and 130 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 100, 220, and 340 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #318108
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 100 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 100 to 145 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 100 with its complement at 280 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 #318108
Lightness variations at hue 100 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #318108
Design Use Cases for #318108
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #318108 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#318108 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#318108 falls in the green range (hue 100). 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 #318108 (hue 100) to its complement at hue 280. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 130. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #318108, #590881);
CSS Code for #318108
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #318108 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #318108 (#318108)
#318108 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 49 red, 129 green, and 8 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 100 degrees with 88% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #318108 is 91/255 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 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 94% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #318108 against white is 4.91:1 and against black is 4.27:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #590881 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #318108. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6D8108 and #08811C, 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 #318108?
- #318108 is Color #318108, a green color (colour) with RGB(49, 129, 8), HSL(100, 88%, 27%), and CMYK(62%, 0%, 94%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 91/255.
- Is #318108 accessible for text?
- Against white, #318108 has a contrast ratio of 4.91:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.27:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #318108?
- The complementary colour is #590881 (hue 280). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6D8108 and #08811C. The triadic palette adds #083181 and #810831 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #318108 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #318108; or rgb(49, 129, 8); or hsl(100, 88%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 100 88% 27%; 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.