Color #679028 Color / Colour Code #679028
This page shows the hex color code for color #679028 (#679028). The colour is a green tone with 57% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #679028 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#679028 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 54, 84, and 114 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 84, 204, and 324 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #679028
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 84 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 84 to 129 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 84 with its complement at 264 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 #679028
Lightness variations at hue 84 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #679028
Design Use Cases for #679028
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #679028 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 36% lightness, #679028 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
#679028 falls in the green range (hue 84). 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 #679028 (hue 84) to its complement at hue 264. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 114. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #679028, #512790);
CSS Code for #679028
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About Color #679028 (#679028)
#679028 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 103 red, 144 green, and 40 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 84 degrees with 57% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #679028 is 120/255 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 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 72% yellow, and 44% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #679028 against white is 3.75:1 and against black is 5.60:1. 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 5.60:1.
The complementary colour #512790 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #679028. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #908627 and #329027, 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 #679028?
- #679028 is Color #679028, a green color (colour) with RGB(103, 144, 40), HSL(84, 57%, 36%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 72%, 44%). Its perceived brightness is 120/255.
- Is #679028 accessible for text?
- Against white, #679028 has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.60:1 (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 #679028?
- The complementary colour is #512790 (hue 264). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #908627 and #329027. The triadic palette adds #276690 and #902766 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #679028 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #679028; or rgb(103, 144, 40); or hsl(84, 57%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 84 57% 36%; 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.