Color #048802 Color / Colour Code #048802
This page shows the hex color code for color #048802 (#048802). The colour is a green tone with 97% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #048802 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#048802 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 89, 119, and 149 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 119, 239, and 359 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #048802
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 119 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 119 to 164 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 119 with its complement at 299 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 #048802
Lightness variations at hue 119 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #048802
Design Use Cases for #048802
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #048802 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
#048802 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
#048802 falls in the green range (hue 119). 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 #048802 (hue 119) to its complement at hue 299. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 149. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #048802, #850288);
CSS Code for #048802
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Colors visually similar to #048802 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #048802 (#048802)
#048802 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 136 green, and 2 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 68.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 119 degrees with 97% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #048802 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, 99% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #048802 against white is 4.64:1 and against black is 4.53:1. 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 #850288 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #048802. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #478802 and #028843, 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 #048802?
- #048802 is Color #048802, a green color (colour) with RGB(4, 136, 2), HSL(119, 97%, 27%), and CMYK(97%, 0%, 99%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #048802 accessible for text?
- Against white, #048802 has a contrast ratio of 4.64:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.53:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #048802?
- The complementary colour is #850288 (hue 299). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #478802 and #028843. The triadic palette adds #020488 and #880204 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #048802 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #048802; or rgb(4, 136, 2); or hsl(119, 97%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 119 97% 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.