Color #90EA2E Color / Colour Code #90EA2E
This page shows the hex color code for color #90ea2e (#90EA2E). The colour is a green tone with 82% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #90EA2E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#90EA2E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 59, 89, and 119 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 89, 209, and 329 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #90EA2E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 89 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 89 to 134 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 89 with its complement at 269 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 #90EA2E
Lightness variations at hue 89 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #90EA2E
Design Use Cases for #90EA2E
Vibrant Brand Color
#90EA2E has a strong 82% 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 55% lightness, #90EA2E 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
#90EA2E falls in the green range (hue 89). 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 #90EA2E (hue 89) to its complement at hue 269. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 119. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #90ea2e, #892eea);
CSS Code for #90EA2E
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About Color #90EA2E (#90EA2E)
#90EA2E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 144 red, 234 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 89 degrees with 82% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #90EA2E is 186/255 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 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 80% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #90EA2E against white is 1.50:1 and against black is 13.99:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.99:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #892EEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #90EA2E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EAE72E and #31EA2E, 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 #90EA2E?
- #90EA2E is Color #90EA2E, a green color (colour) with RGB(144, 234, 46), HSL(89, 82%, 55%), and CMYK(38%, 0%, 80%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 186/255.
- Is #90EA2E accessible for text?
- Against white, #90EA2E has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.99:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #90EA2E?
- The complementary colour is #892EEA (hue 269). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EAE72E and #31EA2E. The triadic palette adds #2E8FEA and #EA2E8F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #90EA2E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #90ea2e; or rgb(144, 234, 46); or hsl(89, 82%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 89 82% 55%; 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.