Color #04DBBF Color / Colour Code #04DBBF
This page shows the hex color code for color #04dbbf (#04DBBF). The colour is a cyan tone with 96% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #04DBBF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#04DBBF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 142, 172, and 202 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 172, 292, and 52 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #04DBBF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 172 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 172 to 217 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 172 with its complement at 352 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 #04DBBF
Lightness variations at hue 172 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #04DBBF
Design Use Cases for #04DBBF
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #04DBBF 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #04DBBF is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#04DBBF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 172). 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 #04DBBF (hue 172) to its complement at hue 352. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 202. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04dbbf, #dc0421);
CSS Code for #04DBBF
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Colors visually similar to #04DBBF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #04DBBF (#04DBBF)
#04DBBF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 219 green, and 191 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 54.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 172 degrees with 96% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #04DBBF is 152/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 98% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #04DBBF against white is 1.77:1 and against black is 11.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DC0421 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #04DBBF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #04DC53 and #048DDC, 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.
How to Explore Color #04DBBF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #04DBBF?
- #04DBBF is Color #04DBBF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(4, 219, 191), HSL(172, 96%, 44%), and CMYK(98%, 0%, 13%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 152/255.
- Is #04DBBF accessible for text?
- Against white, #04DBBF has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #04DBBF?
- The complementary colour is #DC0421 (hue 352). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #04DC53 and #048DDC. The triadic palette adds #BF04DC and #DCBF04 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #04DBBF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #04dbbf; or rgb(4, 219, 191); or hsl(172, 96%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 172 96% 44%; 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.