Color #398208 Color / Colour Code #398208
This page shows the hex color code for color #398208 (#398208). The colour is a green tone with 88% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #398208 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#398208 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 66, 96, and 126 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 96, 216, and 336 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #398208
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 96 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 96 to 141 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 96 with its complement at 276 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 #398208
Lightness variations at hue 96 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #398208
Design Use Cases for #398208
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #398208 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#398208 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
#398208 falls in the green range (hue 96). 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 #398208 (hue 96) to its complement at hue 276. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 126. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #398208, #510881);
CSS Code for #398208
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Colors visually similar to #398208 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #398208 (#398208)
#398208 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 57 red, 130 green, and 8 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 96 degrees with 88% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #398208 is 94/255 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 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 94% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #398208 against white is 4.80:1 and against black is 4.37:1. 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 #510881 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #398208. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #758108 and #088114, 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 #398208?
- #398208 is Color #398208, a green color (colour) with RGB(57, 130, 8), HSL(96, 88%, 27%), and CMYK(56%, 0%, 94%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #398208 accessible for text?
- Against white, #398208 has a contrast ratio of 4.80:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.37:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #398208?
- The complementary colour is #510881 (hue 276). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #758108 and #088114. The triadic palette adds #083981 and #810839 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #398208 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #398208; or rgb(57, 130, 8); or hsl(96, 88%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 96 88% 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.