Color #739236 Color / Colour Code #739236
This page shows the hex color code for color #739236 (#739236). The colour is a green tone with 46% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #739236 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#739236 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 50, 80, and 110 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 80, 200, and 320 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #739236
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 80 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 80 to 125 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 80 with its complement at 260 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 #739236
Lightness variations at hue 80 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #739236
Design Use Cases for #739236
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #739236 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 39% lightness, #739236 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
#739236 falls in the green range (hue 80). 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 #739236 (hue 80) to its complement at hue 260. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 110. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #739236, #543691);
CSS Code for #739236
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Colors visually similar to #739236 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #739236 (#739236)
#739236 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 115 red, 146 green, and 54 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 80 degrees with 46% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #739236 is 126/255 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 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 63% yellow, and 43% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #739236 against white is 3.56:1 and against black is 5.89:1. 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 5.89:1.
The complementary colour #543691 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #739236. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #918236 and #459136, 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 #739236?
- #739236 is Color #739236, a green color (colour) with RGB(115, 146, 54), HSL(80, 46%, 39%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 63%, 43%). Its perceived brightness is 126/255.
- Is #739236 accessible for text?
- Against white, #739236 has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.89:1 (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 #739236?
- The complementary colour is #543691 (hue 260). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #918236 and #459136. The triadic palette adds #367391 and #913673 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #739236 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #739236; or rgb(115, 146, 54); or hsl(80, 46%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 80 46% 39%; 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.