Color #04763F Color / Colour Code #04763F
This page shows the hex color code for color #04763f (#04763F). The colour is a cyan tone with 93% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #04763F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#04763F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #04763F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 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 151 to 196 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 151 with its complement at 331 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 #04763F
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #04763F
Design Use Cases for #04763F
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #04763F 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
#04763F at 24% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#04763F is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #04763F (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04763f, #76043b);
CSS Code for #04763F
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About Color #04763F (#04763F)
#04763F is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 118 green, and 63 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 29.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 93% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #04763F is 78/255 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 97% cyan, 0% magenta, 47% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #04763F against white is 5.72:1 and against black is 3.67:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 17% lightness.
The complementary colour #76043B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #04763F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #047606 and #047476, 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 #04763F?
- #04763F is Color #04763F, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(4, 118, 63), HSL(151, 93%, 24%), and CMYK(97%, 0%, 47%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 78/255.
- Is #04763F accessible for text?
- Against white, #04763F has a contrast ratio of 5.72:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.67:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #04763F?
- The complementary colour is #76043B (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #047606 and #047476. The triadic palette adds #3F0476 and #763F04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #04763F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #04763f; or rgb(4, 118, 63); or hsl(151, 93%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 93% 24%; 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.