Color #064C16 Color / Colour Code #064C16
This page shows the hex color code for color #064c16 (#064C16). The colour is a green tone with 85% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #064C16 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#064C16 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 104, 134, and 164 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 134, 254, and 14 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #064C16
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 134 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 134 to 179 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 134 with its complement at 314 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 #064C16
Lightness variations at hue 134 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #064C16
Design Use Cases for #064C16
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #064C16 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
#064C16 at 16% 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
#064C16 falls in the green range (hue 134). 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 #064C16 (hue 134) to its complement at hue 314. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 164. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064c16, #4b063b);
CSS Code for #064C16
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Colors visually similar to #064C16 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #064C16 (#064C16)
#064C16 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 6 red, 76 green, and 22 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 12.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 134 degrees with 85% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #064C16 is 49/255 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 92% cyan, 0% magenta, 71% yellow, and 70% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #064C16 against white is 10.23:1 and against black is 2.05:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #4B063B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #064C16. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #194B06 and #064B39, 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 #064C16?
- #064C16 is Color #064C16, a green color (colour) with RGB(6, 76, 22), HSL(134, 85%, 16%), and CMYK(92%, 0%, 71%, 70%). Its perceived brightness is 49/255.
- Is #064C16 accessible for text?
- Against white, #064C16 has a contrast ratio of 10.23:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.05:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #064C16?
- The complementary colour is #4B063B (hue 314). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #194B06 and #064B39. The triadic palette adds #16064B and #4B1606 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #064C16 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #064c16; or rgb(6, 76, 22); or hsl(134, 85%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 134 85% 16%; 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.