Color #04491D Color / Colour Code #04491D
This page shows the hex color code for color #04491d (#04491D). The colour is a green tone with 90% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #04491D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#04491D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 112, 142, and 172 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 142, 262, and 22 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #04491D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 142 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 142 to 187 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 142 with its complement at 322 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 #04491D
Lightness variations at hue 142 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #04491D
Design Use Cases for #04491D
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #04491D 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
#04491D at 15% 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
#04491D falls in the green range (hue 142). 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 #04491D (hue 142) to its complement at hue 322. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 172. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04491d, #49042f);
CSS Code for #04491D
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About Color #04491D (#04491D)
#04491D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 73 green, and 29 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 18.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 142 degrees with 90% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #04491D 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 95% cyan, 0% magenta, 60% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #04491D against white is 10.63:1 and against black is 1.98:1. 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 #49042F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #04491D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0D4904 and #04493F, 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 #04491D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #04491D?
- #04491D is Color #04491D, a green color (colour) with RGB(4, 73, 29), HSL(142, 90%, 15%), and CMYK(95%, 0%, 60%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 47/255.
- Is #04491D accessible for text?
- Against white, #04491D has a contrast ratio of 10.63:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.98:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #04491D?
- The complementary colour is #49042F (hue 322). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0D4904 and #04493F. The triadic palette adds #1D0449 and #491D04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #04491D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #04491d; or rgb(4, 73, 29); or hsl(142, 90%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 142 90% 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.