Color #369F18 Color / Colour Code #369F18
This page shows the hex color code for color #369f18 (#369F18). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #369F18 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#369F18 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #369F18
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 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 107 with its complement at 287 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 #369F18
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #369F18
Design Use Cases for #369F18
Vibrant Brand Color
#369F18 has a strong 74% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #369F18 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#369F18 falls in the green range (hue 107). 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 #369F18 (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #369f18, #8218a0);
CSS Code for #369F18
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About Color #369F18 (#369F18)
#369F18 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 54 red, 159 green, and 24 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 74% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #369F18 is 112/255 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 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 85% yellow, and 38% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #369F18 against white is 3.43:1 and against black is 6.13:1. 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 6.13:1.
The complementary colour #8218A0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #369F18. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #79A018 and #18A03E, 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 #369F18?
- #369F18 is Color #369F18, a green color (colour) with RGB(54, 159, 24), HSL(107, 74%, 36%), and CMYK(66%, 0%, 85%, 38%). Its perceived brightness is 112/255.
- Is #369F18 accessible for text?
- Against white, #369F18 has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.13:1 (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 #369F18?
- The complementary colour is #8218A0 (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #79A018 and #18A03E. The triadic palette adds #1835A0 and #A01835 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #369F18 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #369f18; or rgb(54, 159, 24); or hsl(107, 74%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 74% 36%; 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.