Color #39B017 Color / Colour Code #39B017
This page shows the hex color code for color #39b017 (#39B017). The colour is a green tone with 77% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #39B017 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#39B017 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #39B017
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 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 107 with its complement at 287 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 #39B017
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #39B017
Design Use Cases for #39B017
Vibrant Brand Color
#39B017 has a strong 77% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 39% lightness, #39B017 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
#39B017 falls in the green range (hue 107). 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 #39B017 (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39b017, #8f17b0);
CSS Code for #39B017
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About Color #39B017 (#39B017)
#39B017 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 57 red, 176 green, and 23 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 77% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #39B017 is 123/255 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 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 87% yellow, and 31% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #39B017 against white is 2.84:1 and against black is 7.40:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.40:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8F17B0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #39B017. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #85B017 and #17B042, 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 #39B017?
- #39B017 is Color #39B017, a green color (colour) with RGB(57, 176, 23), HSL(107, 77%, 39%), and CMYK(68%, 0%, 87%, 31%). Its perceived brightness is 123/255.
- Is #39B017 accessible for text?
- Against white, #39B017 has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.40:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #39B017?
- The complementary colour is #8F17B0 (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #85B017 and #17B042. The triadic palette adds #1738B0 and #B01738 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #39B017 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #39b017; or rgb(57, 176, 23); or hsl(107, 77%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 77% 39%; 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.