Color #004E34 Color / Colour Code #004E34
This page shows the hex color code for color #004e34 (#004E34). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #004E34 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#004E34 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 130, 160, and 190 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 160, 280, and 40 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #004E34
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 160 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 160 to 205 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 160 with its complement at 340 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 #004E34
Lightness variations at hue 160 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #004E34
Design Use Cases for #004E34
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #004E34 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#004E34 at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#004E34 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 160). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #004E34 (hue 160) to its complement at hue 340. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 190. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004e34, #4d0019);
CSS Code for #004E34
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Colors visually similar to #004E34 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #004E34 (#004E34)
#004E34 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 78 green, and 52 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 78.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 160 degrees with 100% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #004E34 is 52/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #004E34 against white is 9.82:1 and against black is 2.14:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #4D0019 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #004E34. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #004D0D and #00404D, 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 #004E34
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #004E34?
- #004E34 is Color #004E34, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 78, 52), HSL(160, 100%, 15%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 33%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 52/255.
- Is #004E34 accessible for text?
- Against white, #004E34 has a contrast ratio of 9.82:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.14:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #004E34?
- The complementary colour is #4D0019 (hue 340). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #004D0D and #00404D. The triadic palette adds #33004D and #4D3300 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #004E34 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #004e34; or rgb(0, 78, 52); or hsl(160, 100%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 160 100% 15%; 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.