Color #376232 Color / Colour Code #376232
This page shows the hex color code for color #376232 (#376232). The colour is a green tone with 32% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #376232 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#376232 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 84, 114, and 144 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 114, 234, and 354 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #376232
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 114 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 114 to 159 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 114 with its complement at 294 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 #376232
Lightness variations at hue 114 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #376232
Design Use Cases for #376232
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #376232 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#376232 at 29% 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
#376232 falls in the green range (hue 114). 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 #376232 (hue 114) to its complement at hue 294. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 144. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #376232, #5d3262);
CSS Code for #376232
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About Color #376232 (#376232)
#376232 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 55 red, 98 green, and 50 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 114 degrees with 32% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #376232 is 80/255 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 44% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #376232 against white is 7.11:1 and against black is 2.96:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #5D3262 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #376232. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4F6232 and #326245, 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 #376232?
- #376232 is Color #376232, a green color (colour) with RGB(55, 98, 50), HSL(114, 32%, 29%), and CMYK(44%, 0%, 49%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 80/255.
- Is #376232 accessible for text?
- Against white, #376232 has a contrast ratio of 7.11:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.96:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #376232?
- The complementary colour is #5D3262 (hue 294). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4F6232 and #326245. The triadic palette adds #323762 and #623237 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #376232 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #376232; or rgb(55, 98, 50); or hsl(114, 32%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 114 32% 29%; 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.