Color #86B31E Color / Colour Code #86B31E
This page shows the hex color code for color #86b31e (#86B31E). The colour is a green tone with 71% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #86B31E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#86B31E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 48, 78, and 108 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 78, 198, and 318 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #86B31E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 78 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 78 to 123 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 78 with its complement at 258 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 #86B31E
Lightness variations at hue 78 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #86B31E
Design Use Cases for #86B31E
Vibrant Brand Color
#86B31E has a strong 71% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 41% lightness, #86B31E 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
#86B31E falls in the green range (hue 78). 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 #86B31E (hue 78) to its complement at hue 258. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 108. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86b31e, #4b1eb3);
CSS Code for #86B31E
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About Color #86B31E (#86B31E)
#86B31E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 134 red, 179 green, and 30 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 78 degrees with 71% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #86B31E is 149/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 83% yellow, and 30% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #86B31E against white is 2.48:1 and against black is 8.48:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.48:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #4B1EB3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #86B31E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B3951E and #3CB31E, 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.
How to Explore Color #86B31E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #86B31E?
- #86B31E is Color #86B31E, a green color (colour) with RGB(134, 179, 30), HSL(78, 71%, 41%), and CMYK(25%, 0%, 83%, 30%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #86B31E accessible for text?
- Against white, #86B31E has a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.48:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #86B31E?
- The complementary colour is #4B1EB3 (hue 258). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B3951E and #3CB31E. The triadic palette adds #1E86B3 and #B31E86 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #86B31E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #86b31e; or rgb(134, 179, 30); or hsl(78, 71%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 78 71% 41%; 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.