Color #04441C Color / Colour Code #04441C
This page shows the hex color code for color #04441c (#04441C). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 14% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #04441C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#04441C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 113, 143, and 173 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 143, 263, and 23 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #04441C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 143 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 143 to 188 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 143 with its complement at 323 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 #04441C
Lightness variations at hue 143 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #04441C
Design Use Cases for #04441C
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #04441C 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, #04441C 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
#04441C falls in the green range (hue 143). 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 #04441C (hue 143) to its complement at hue 323. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 173. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04441c, #43042b);
CSS Code for #04441C
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About Color #04441C (#04441C)
#04441C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 68 green, and 28 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 17.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 143 degrees with 89% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #04441C is 44/255 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 94% cyan, 0% magenta, 59% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #04441C against white is 11.36:1 and against black is 1.85:1. 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 #43042B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #04441C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0B4304 and #04433C, 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 #04441C?
- #04441C is Color #04441C, a green color (colour) with RGB(4, 68, 28), HSL(143, 89%, 14%), and CMYK(94%, 0%, 59%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 44/255.
- Is #04441C accessible for text?
- Against white, #04441C has a contrast ratio of 11.36:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.85:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #04441C?
- The complementary colour is #43042B (hue 323). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0B4304 and #04433C. The triadic palette adds #1C0443 and #431C04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #04441C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #04441c; or rgb(4, 68, 28); or hsl(143, 89%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 143 89% 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.