Color #71F09F Color / Colour Code #71F09F
This page shows the hex color code for color #71f09f (#71F09F). The colour is a green tone with 81% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #71F09F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#71F09F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 112, 142, and 172 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 142, 262, and 22 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #71F09F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 142 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 142 to 187 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 142 with its complement at 322 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 #71F09F
Lightness variations at hue 142 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #71F09F
Design Use Cases for #71F09F
Vibrant Brand Color
#71F09F has a strong 81% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 69% lightness, #71F09F has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#71F09F falls in the green range (hue 142). 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 #71F09F (hue 142) to its complement at hue 322. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 172. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #71f09f, #f070c1);
CSS Code for #71F09F
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About Color #71F09F (#71F09F)
#71F09F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 113 red, 240 green, and 159 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 142 degrees with 81% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #71F09F is 193/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #71F09F against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.67:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.67:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F070C1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #71F09F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #81F070 and #70F0DF, 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 #71F09F?
- #71F09F is Color #71F09F, a green color (colour) with RGB(113, 240, 159), HSL(142, 81%, 69%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 34%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #71F09F accessible for text?
- Against white, #71F09F has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.67:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #71F09F?
- The complementary colour is #F070C1 (hue 322). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #81F070 and #70F0DF. The triadic palette adds #9F70F0 and #F09F70 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #71F09F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #71f09f; or rgb(113, 240, 159); or hsl(142, 81%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 142 81% 69%; 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.