Color #86C331 Color / Colour Code #86C331
This page shows the hex color code for color #86c331 (#86C331). The colour is a green tone with 60% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #86C331 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#86C331 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 55, 85, and 115 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 85, 205, and 325 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #86C331
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 85 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 85 to 130 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 85 with its complement at 265 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 #86C331
Lightness variations at hue 85 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #86C331
Design Use Cases for #86C331
Vibrant Brand Color
#86C331 has a strong 60% 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 48% lightness, #86C331 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
#86C331 falls in the green range (hue 85). 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 #86C331 (hue 85) to its complement at hue 265. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 115. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86c331, #6e31c4);
CSS Code for #86C331
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About Color #86C331 (#86C331)
#86C331 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 134 red, 195 green, and 49 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 85 degrees with 60% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #86C331 is 160/255 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 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 75% yellow, and 24% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #86C331 against white is 2.13:1 and against black is 9.86:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.86:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6E31C4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #86C331. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C4B831 and #3DC431, 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 #86C331
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #86C331?
- #86C331 is Color #86C331, a green color (colour) with RGB(134, 195, 49), HSL(85, 60%, 48%), and CMYK(31%, 0%, 75%, 24%). Its perceived brightness is 160/255.
- Is #86C331 accessible for text?
- Against white, #86C331 has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.86:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #86C331?
- The complementary colour is #6E31C4 (hue 265). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C4B831 and #3DC431. The triadic palette adds #3187C4 and #C43187 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #86C331 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #86c331; or rgb(134, 195, 49); or hsl(85, 60%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 85 60% 48%; 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.