Color #59742F Color / Colour Code #59742F
This page shows the hex color code for color #59742f (#59742F). The colour is a green tone with 42% saturation and 32% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #59742F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#59742F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 53, 83, and 113 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 83, 203, and 323 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #59742F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 83 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 83 to 128 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 83 with its complement at 263 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 #59742F
Lightness variations at hue 83 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #59742F
Design Use Cases for #59742F
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #59742F 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 32% lightness, #59742F 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
#59742F falls in the green range (hue 83). 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 #59742F (hue 83) to its complement at hue 263. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 113. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59742f, #4a2f74);
CSS Code for #59742F
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About Color #59742F (#59742F)
#59742F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 89 red, 116 green, and 47 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 83 degrees with 42% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #59742F is 100/255 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 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 59% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #59742F against white is 5.30:1 and against black is 3.96:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 22% lightness.
The complementary colour #4A2F74 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #59742F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #746C2F and #37742F, 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 #59742F?
- #59742F is Color #59742F, a green color (colour) with RGB(89, 116, 47), HSL(83, 42%, 32%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 59%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 100/255.
- Is #59742F accessible for text?
- Against white, #59742F has a contrast ratio of 5.30:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.96:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #59742F?
- The complementary colour is #4A2F74 (hue 263). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #746C2F and #37742F. The triadic palette adds #2F5A74 and #742F5A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #59742F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #59742f; or rgb(89, 116, 47); or hsl(83, 42%, 32%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 83 42% 32%; 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.