Color #369F53 Color / Colour Code #369F53
This page shows the hex color code for color #369f53 (#369F53). The colour is a green tone with 49% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #369F53 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#369F53 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #369F53
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #369F53
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #369F53
Design Use Cases for #369F53
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #369F53 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, #369F53 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
#369F53 falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #369F53 (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #369f53, #a03782);
CSS Code for #369F53
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #369F53 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #369F53 (#369F53)
#369F53 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 54 red, 159 green, and 83 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 49% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #369F53 is 119/255 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, 48% yellow, and 38% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #369F53 against white is 3.36:1 and against black is 6.24:1. 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 6.24:1.
The complementary colour #A03782 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #369F53. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4DA037 and #37A089, 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 #369F53?
- #369F53 is Color #369F53, a green color (colour) with RGB(54, 159, 83), HSL(137, 49%, 42%), and CMYK(66%, 0%, 48%, 38%). Its perceived brightness is 119/255.
- Is #369F53 accessible for text?
- Against white, #369F53 has a contrast ratio of 3.36:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.24:1 (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 #369F53?
- The complementary colour is #A03782 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4DA037 and #37A089. The triadic palette adds #5437A0 and #A05437 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #369F53 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #369f53; or rgb(54, 159, 83); or hsl(137, 49%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 49% 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.