Color #04765D Color / Colour Code #04765D
This page shows the hex color code for color #04765d (#04765D). 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 #04765D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#04765D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 137, 167, and 197 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 167, 287, and 47 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #04765D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 167 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 167 to 212 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 167 with its complement at 347 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 #04765D
Lightness variations at hue 167 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #04765D
Design Use Cases for #04765D
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #04765D 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
#04765D 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
#04765D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 167). 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 #04765D (hue 167) to its complement at hue 347. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 197. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04765d, #76041d);
CSS Code for #04765D
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About Color #04765D (#04765D)
#04765D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 118 green, and 93 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 29.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 167 degrees with 93% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #04765D is 81/255 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, 21% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #04765D against white is 5.59:1 and against black is 3.75:1. 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 #76041D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #04765D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #047625 and #045676, 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 #04765D?
- #04765D is Color #04765D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(4, 118, 93), HSL(167, 93%, 24%), and CMYK(97%, 0%, 21%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #04765D accessible for text?
- Against white, #04765D has a contrast ratio of 5.59:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.75:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #04765D?
- The complementary colour is #76041D (hue 347). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #047625 and #045676. The triadic palette adds #5D0476 and #765D04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #04765D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #04765d; or rgb(4, 118, 93); or hsl(167, 93%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 167 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.