Color #56BB2A Color / Colour Code #56BB2A
This page shows the hex color code for color #56bb2a (#56BB2A). The colour is a green tone with 63% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #56BB2A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#56BB2A 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 #56BB2A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 102 and saturation at 63%. 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 #56BB2A
Lightness variations at hue 102 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #56BB2A
Design Use Cases for #56BB2A
Vibrant Brand Color
#56BB2A has a strong 63% 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 45% lightness, #56BB2A 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
#56BB2A 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 #56BB2A (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, #56bb2a, #902abb);
CSS Code for #56BB2A
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About Color #56BB2A (#56BB2A)
#56BB2A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 86 red, 187 green, and 42 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 102 degrees with 63% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #56BB2A is 140/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 78% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #56BB2A against white is 2.46:1 and against black is 8.54:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.54:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #902ABB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #56BB2A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9EBB2A and #2ABB47, 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 #56BB2A?
- #56BB2A is Color #56BB2A, a green color (colour) with RGB(86, 187, 42), HSL(102, 63%, 45%), and CMYK(54%, 0%, 78%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #56BB2A accessible for text?
- Against white, #56BB2A has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.54:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #56BB2A?
- The complementary colour is #902ABB (hue 282). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9EBB2A and #2ABB47. The triadic palette adds #2A56BB and #BB2A56 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #56BB2A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #56bb2a; or rgb(86, 187, 42); or hsl(102, 63%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 102 63% 45%; 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.