Color #034E04 Color / Colour Code #034E04
This page shows the hex color code for color #034e04 (#034E04). The colour is a green tone with 93% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #034E04 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#034E04 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 91, 121, and 151 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 121, 241, and 1 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #034E04
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 121 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 121 to 166 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 121 with its complement at 301 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 #034E04
Lightness variations at hue 121 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #034E04
Design Use Cases for #034E04
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #034E04 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
#034E04 at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#034E04 falls in the green range (hue 121). 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 #034E04 (hue 121) to its complement at hue 301. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 151. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #034e04, #4f034d);
CSS Code for #034E04
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Colors visually similar to #034E04 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #034E04 (#034E04)
#034E04 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 78 green, and 4 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 26.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 121 degrees with 93% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #034E04 is 47/255 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 96% cyan, 0% magenta, 95% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #034E04 against white is 10.02:1 and against black is 2.10:1. 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 #4F034D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #034E04. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #284F03 and #034F2A, 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 #034E04
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #034E04?
- #034E04 is Color #034E04, a green color (colour) with RGB(3, 78, 4), HSL(121, 93%, 16%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 95%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 47/255.
- Is #034E04 accessible for text?
- Against white, #034E04 has a contrast ratio of 10.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #034E04?
- The complementary colour is #4F034D (hue 301). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #284F03 and #034F2A. The triadic palette adds #04034F and #4F0403 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #034E04 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #034e04; or rgb(3, 78, 4); or hsl(121, 93%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 121 93% 16%; 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.