Color #95C331 Color / Colour Code #95C331
This page shows the hex color code for color #95c331 (#95C331). 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 #95C331 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#95C331 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 49, 79, and 109 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 79, 199, and 319 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #95C331
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 79 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 79 to 124 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 79 with its complement at 259 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 #95C331
Lightness variations at hue 79 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #95C331
Design Use Cases for #95C331
Vibrant Brand Color
#95C331 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, #95C331 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
#95C331 falls in the green range (hue 79). 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 #95C331 (hue 79) to its complement at hue 259. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 109. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #95c331, #5f31c4);
CSS Code for #95C331
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About Color #95C331 (#95C331)
#95C331 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 149 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 79 degrees with 60% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #95C331 is 165/255 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 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 75% yellow, and 24% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #95C331 against white is 2.07:1 and against black is 10.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #5F31C4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #95C331. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C4A931 and #4CC431, 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 #95C331?
- #95C331 is Color #95C331, a green color (colour) with RGB(149, 195, 49), HSL(79, 60%, 48%), and CMYK(24%, 0%, 75%, 24%). Its perceived brightness is 165/255.
- Is #95C331 accessible for text?
- Against white, #95C331 has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #95C331?
- The complementary colour is #5F31C4 (hue 259). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C4A931 and #4CC431. The triadic palette adds #3195C4 and #C43195 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #95C331 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #95c331; or rgb(149, 195, 49); or hsl(79, 60%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 79 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.