Color #396227 Color / Colour Code #396227
This page shows the hex color code for color #396227 (#396227). The colour is a green tone with 43% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #396227 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#396227 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 72, 102, and 132 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 102, 222, and 342 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #396227
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 102 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 102 to 147 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 102 with its complement at 282 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 #396227
Lightness variations at hue 102 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #396227
Design Use Cases for #396227
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #396227 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
#396227 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
#396227 falls in the green range (hue 102). 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 #396227 (hue 102) to its complement at hue 282. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 132. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #396227, #512762);
CSS Code for #396227
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Colors visually similar to #396227 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #396227 (#396227)
#396227 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 57 red, 98 green, and 39 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 102 degrees with 43% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #396227 is 79/255 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 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 60% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #396227 against white is 7.12:1 and against black is 2.95:1. 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 #512762 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #396227. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #576227 and #276233, 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 #396227?
- #396227 is Color #396227, a green color (colour) with RGB(57, 98, 39), HSL(102, 43%, 27%), and CMYK(42%, 0%, 60%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 79/255.
- Is #396227 accessible for text?
- Against white, #396227 has a contrast ratio of 7.12:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.95:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #396227?
- The complementary colour is #512762 (hue 282). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #576227 and #276233. The triadic palette adds #273962 and #622739 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #396227 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #396227; or rgb(57, 98, 39); or hsl(102, 43%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 102 43% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
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