Color #014603 Color / Colour Code #014603
This page shows the hex color code for color #014603 (#014603). The colour is a green tone with 97% saturation and 14% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #014603 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#014603 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 92, 122, and 152 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 122, 242, and 2 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #014603
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 122 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 122 to 167 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 122 with its complement at 302 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 #014603
Lightness variations at hue 122 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #014603
Design Use Cases for #014603
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #014603 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.
Dark Mode Background
At just 14% lightness, #014603 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#014603 falls in the green range (hue 122). 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 #014603 (hue 122) to its complement at hue 302. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 152. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #014603, #460144);
CSS Code for #014603
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #014603 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #014603 (#014603)
#014603 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 1 red, 70 green, and 3 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 70.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 122 degrees with 97% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #014603 is 42/255 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 99% cyan, 0% magenta, 96% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #014603 against white is 11.18:1 and against black is 1.88:1. 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 #460144 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #014603. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #214601 and #014626, 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 #014603
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #014603?
- #014603 is Color #014603, a green color (colour) with RGB(1, 70, 3), HSL(122, 97%, 14%), and CMYK(99%, 0%, 96%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 42/255.
- Is #014603 accessible for text?
- Against white, #014603 has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.88:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #014603?
- The complementary colour is #460144 (hue 302). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #214601 and #014626. The triadic palette adds #030146 and #460301 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #014603 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #014603; or rgb(1, 70, 3); or hsl(122, 97%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 122 97% 14%; 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.