Color #045809 Color / Colour Code #045809
This page shows the hex color code for color #045809 (#045809). The colour is a green tone with 91% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #045809 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#045809 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 94, 124, and 154 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 124, 244, and 4 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #045809
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 124 and saturation at 91%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 124 to 169 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 124 with its complement at 304 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 #045809
Lightness variations at hue 124 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #045809
Design Use Cases for #045809
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #045809 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
#045809 at 18% 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
#045809 falls in the green range (hue 124). 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 #045809 (hue 124) to its complement at hue 304. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 154. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #045809, #580452);
CSS Code for #045809
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Colors visually similar to #045809 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #045809 (#045809)
#045809 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 88 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 22.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 124 degrees with 91% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #045809 is 54/255 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, 90% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #045809 against white is 8.73:1 and against black is 2.40:1. 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 #580452 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #045809. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #285804 and #045833, 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 #045809?
- #045809 is Color #045809, a green color (colour) with RGB(4, 88, 9), HSL(124, 91%, 18%), and CMYK(95%, 0%, 90%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #045809 accessible for text?
- Against white, #045809 has a contrast ratio of 8.73:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #045809?
- The complementary colour is #580452 (hue 304). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #285804 and #045833. The triadic palette adds #0A0458 and #580A04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #045809 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #045809; or rgb(4, 88, 9); or hsl(124, 91%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 124 91% 18%; 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.