Color #048643 Color / Colour Code #048643
This page shows the hex color code for color #048643 (#048643). The colour is a green tone with 94% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #048643 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#048643 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 119, 149, and 179 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 149, 269, and 29 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #048643
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 149 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 149 to 194 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 149 with its complement at 329 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 #048643
Lightness variations at hue 149 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #048643
Design Use Cases for #048643
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #048643 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
#048643 at 27% 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
#048643 falls in the green range (hue 149). 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 #048643 (hue 149) to its complement at hue 329. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 179. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #048643, #860447);
CSS Code for #048643
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Colors visually similar to #048643 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #048643 (#048643)
#048643 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 134 green, and 67 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 33.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 149 degrees with 94% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #048643 is 87/255 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, 50% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #048643 against white is 4.67:1 and against black is 4.50:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #860447 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #048643. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #068604 and #048683, 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 #048643?
- #048643 is Color #048643, a green color (colour) with RGB(4, 134, 67), HSL(149, 94%, 27%), and CMYK(97%, 0%, 50%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 87/255.
- Is #048643 accessible for text?
- Against white, #048643 has a contrast ratio of 4.67:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.50:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #048643?
- The complementary colour is #860447 (hue 329). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #068604 and #048683. The triadic palette adds #430486 and #864304 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #048643 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #048643; or rgb(4, 134, 67); or hsl(149, 94%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 149 94% 27%; 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.