Demeter Green color: hex code #02CC02
Demeter Green has the hex code #02CC02. It is a vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0.8% red, 80% green and 0.8% blue (2, 204, 2).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 98% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 99% cyan, 0% magenta, 99% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.64:1).
Demeter Green (#02CC02) color codes
| HEX | #02CC02 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(2, 204, 2) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0.8%, 80%, 0.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 98%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 99%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(99%, 0%, 99%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.69, -72.72, 70.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.69, 101.01, 136.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.627, 43.2, 7.256) | |
| Decimal | 183298 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Demeter Green, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #02CC02 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #02CC02 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #02CC02 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1b700Protanopia
no red cones#bfab2dDeuteranopia
no green cones#00c6adTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #02cc02; }
.text { color: #02cc02; }
.border { border: 2px solid #02cc02; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(2 204 2 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #02cc02, #02cc67); }Similar colors
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See #02CC02 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #02CC02?
- #02CC02 is a vivid green known as Demeter Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Demeter Green?
- The RGB value is 2, 204, 2: 2 red, 204 green and 2 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Demeter Green?
- The complementary color is #CC02CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #02CC02?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.64:1 and white text 2.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.