Color #A2FF71 Color / Colour Code #A2FF71
This page shows the hex color code for color #a2ff71 (#A2FF71). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A2FF71 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A2FF71 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 69, 99, and 129 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 99, 219, and 339 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A2FF71
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 99 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 99 to 144 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 99 with its complement at 279 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 #A2FF71
Lightness variations at hue 99 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A2FF71
Design Use Cases for #A2FF71
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #A2FF71 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#A2FF71 at 72% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#A2FF71 falls in the green range (hue 99). 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 #A2FF71 (hue 99) to its complement at hue 279. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 129. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a2ff71, #cd70ff);
CSS Code for #A2FF71
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About Color #A2FF71 (#A2FF71)
#A2FF71 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 162 red, 255 green, and 113 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 99 degrees with 100% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A2FF71 is 211/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A2FF71 against white is 1.23:1 and against black is 17.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CD70FF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A2FF71. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EAFF70 and #70FF86, 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 #A2FF71?
- #A2FF71 is Color #A2FF71, a green color (colour) with RGB(162, 255, 113), HSL(99, 100%, 72%), and CMYK(36%, 0%, 56%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 211/255.
- Is #A2FF71 accessible for text?
- Against white, #A2FF71 has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A2FF71?
- The complementary colour is #CD70FF (hue 279). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EAFF70 and #70FF86. The triadic palette adds #70A2FF and #FF70A2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A2FF71 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a2ff71; or rgb(162, 255, 113); or hsl(99, 100%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 99 100% 72%; 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.