Color #094309 Color / Colour Code #094309
This page shows the hex color code for color #094309 (#094309). The colour is a green tone with 76% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #094309 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#094309 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 90, 120, and 150 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 120, 240, and 0 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #094309
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 120 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 120 to 165 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 120 with its complement at 300 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 #094309
Lightness variations at hue 120 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #094309
Design Use Cases for #094309
Vibrant Brand Color
#094309 has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#094309 at 15% 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
#094309 falls in the green range (hue 120). 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 #094309 (hue 120) to its complement at hue 300. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 150. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #094309, #430943);
CSS Code for #094309
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Colors visually similar to #094309 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #094309 (#094309)
#094309 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 9 red, 67 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 120 degrees with 76% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #094309 is 43/255 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 87% cyan, 0% magenta, 87% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #094309 against white is 11.55:1 and against black is 1.82:1. 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 #430943 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #094309. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #264309 and #094326, 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 #094309?
- #094309 is Color #094309, a green color (colour) with RGB(9, 67, 9), HSL(120, 76%, 15%), and CMYK(87%, 0%, 87%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 43/255.
- Is #094309 accessible for text?
- Against white, #094309 has a contrast ratio of 11.55:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.82:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #094309?
- The complementary colour is #430943 (hue 300). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #264309 and #094326. The triadic palette adds #090943 and #430909 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #094309 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #094309; or rgb(9, 67, 9); or hsl(120, 76%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 120 76% 15%; 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.