Color #33DB48 Color / Colour Code #33DB48
This page shows the hex color code for color #33db48 (#33DB48). The colour is a green tone with 70% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #33DB48 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#33DB48 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 98, 128, and 158 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 128, 248, and 8 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #33DB48
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 128 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 128 to 173 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 128 with its complement at 308 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 #33DB48
Lightness variations at hue 128 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #33DB48
Design Use Cases for #33DB48
Vibrant Brand Color
#33DB48 has a strong 70% 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, #33DB48 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
#33DB48 falls in the green range (hue 128). 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 #33DB48 (hue 128) to its complement at hue 308. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 158. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #33db48, #db33c5);
CSS Code for #33DB48
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Colors visually similar to #33DB48 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #33DB48 (#33DB48)
#33DB48 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 219 green, and 72 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 128 degrees with 70% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #33DB48 is 152/255 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, 67% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #33DB48 against white is 1.85:1 and against black is 11.37:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.37:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DB33C5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #33DB48. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #71DB33 and #33DB9E, 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 #33DB48
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #33DB48?
- #33DB48 is Color #33DB48, a green color (colour) with RGB(51, 219, 72), HSL(128, 70%, 53%), and CMYK(77%, 0%, 67%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 152/255.
- Is #33DB48 accessible for text?
- Against white, #33DB48 has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.37:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #33DB48?
- The complementary colour is #DB33C5 (hue 308). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #71DB33 and #33DB9E. The triadic palette adds #4A33DB and #DB4A33 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #33DB48 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #33db48; or rgb(51, 219, 72); or hsl(128, 70%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 128 70% 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.