Color #386B1F Color / Colour Code #386B1F
This page shows the hex color code for color #386b1f (#386B1F). The colour is a green tone with 55% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #386B1F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#386B1F 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 #386B1F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 100 and saturation at 55%. 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 #386B1F
Lightness variations at hue 100 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #386B1F
Design Use Cases for #386B1F
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #386B1F 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
#386B1F 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
#386B1F 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 #386B1F (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, #386b1f, #511f6b);
CSS Code for #386B1F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #386B1F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #386B1F (#386B1F)
#386B1F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 56 red, 107 green, and 31 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 100 degrees with 55% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #386B1F is 83/255 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 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 71% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #386B1F against white is 6.38:1 and against black is 3.29:1. 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 #511F6B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #386B1F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5E6B1F and #1F6B2C, 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 #386B1F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #386B1F?
- #386B1F is Color #386B1F, a green color (colour) with RGB(56, 107, 31), HSL(100, 55%, 27%), and CMYK(48%, 0%, 71%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #386B1F accessible for text?
- Against white, #386B1F has a contrast ratio of 6.38:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.29:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #386B1F?
- The complementary colour is #511F6B (hue 280). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5E6B1F and #1F6B2C. The triadic palette adds #1F386B and #6B1F38 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #386B1F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #386b1f; or rgb(56, 107, 31); or hsl(100, 55%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 100 55% 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.