Color #59974A Color / Colour Code #59974A
This page shows the hex color code for color #59974a (#59974A). The colour is a green tone with 34% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #59974A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#59974A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 78, 108, and 138 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 108, 228, and 348 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #59974A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 108 and saturation at 34%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 108 to 153 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 108 with its complement at 288 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 #59974A
Lightness variations at hue 108 and 34% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #59974A
Design Use Cases for #59974A
Balanced UI Color
At 34% saturation, #59974A 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 44% lightness, #59974A 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
#59974A falls in the green range (hue 108). 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 #59974A (hue 108) to its complement at hue 288. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 138. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59974a, #874a96);
CSS Code for #59974A
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About Color #59974A (#59974A)
#59974A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 89 red, 151 green, and 74 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 108 degrees with 34% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #59974A is 124/255 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 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 51% yellow, and 41% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #59974A against white is 3.53:1 and against black is 5.95:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.95:1.
The complementary colour #874A96 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #59974A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #7F964A and #4A9661, 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 #59974A?
- #59974A is Color #59974A, a green color (colour) with RGB(89, 151, 74), HSL(108, 34%, 44%), and CMYK(41%, 0%, 51%, 41%). Its perceived brightness is 124/255.
- Is #59974A accessible for text?
- Against white, #59974A has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.95:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #59974A?
- The complementary colour is #874A96 (hue 288). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #7F964A and #4A9661. The triadic palette adds #4A5996 and #964A59 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #59974A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #59974a; or rgb(89, 151, 74); or hsl(108, 34%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 108 34% 44%; 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.