Color #041D0B Color / Colour Code #041D0B
This page shows the hex color code for color #041d0b (#041D0B). The colour is a green tone with 76% saturation and 6% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #041D0B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#041D0B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #041D0B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #041D0B
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #041D0B
Design Use Cases for #041D0B
Vibrant Brand Color
#041D0B has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 6% lightness, #041D0B 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
#041D0B falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #041D0B (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041d0b, #1b0414);
CSS Code for #041D0B
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About Color #041D0B (#041D0B)
#041D0B is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 29 green, and 11 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 76% saturation and 6% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #041D0B is 19/255 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 86% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow, and 89% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #041D0B against white is 17.71:1 and against black is 1.19:1. 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 #1B0414 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #041D0B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #091B04 and #041B16, 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 #041D0B?
- #041D0B is Color #041D0B, a green color (colour) with RGB(4, 29, 11), HSL(137, 76%, 6%), and CMYK(86%, 0%, 62%, 89%). Its perceived brightness is 19/255.
- Is #041D0B accessible for text?
- Against white, #041D0B has a contrast ratio of 17.71:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.19:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #041D0B?
- The complementary colour is #1B0414 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #091B04 and #041B16. The triadic palette adds #0A041B and #1B0A04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #041D0B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #041d0b; or rgb(4, 29, 11); or hsl(137, 76%, 6%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 76% 6%; 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.