Color #0D401C Color / Colour Code #0D401C
This page shows the hex color code for color #0d401c (#0D401C). The colour is a green tone with 66% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0D401C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0D401C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 108, 138, and 168 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 138, 258, and 18 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0D401C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 138 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 138 to 183 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 138 with its complement at 318 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 #0D401C
Lightness variations at hue 138 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0D401C
Design Use Cases for #0D401C
Vibrant Brand Color
#0D401C has a strong 66% 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
#0D401C 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
#0D401C falls in the green range (hue 138). 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 #0D401C (hue 138) to its complement at hue 318. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 168. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d401c, #3f0d30);
CSS Code for #0D401C
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About Color #0D401C (#0D401C)
#0D401C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 64 green, and 28 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 138 degrees with 66% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0D401C is 45/255 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 80% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow, and 75% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0D401C against white is 11.88:1 and against black is 1.77:1. 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 #3F0D30 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0D401C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #173F0D and #0D3F35, 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 #0D401C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0D401C?
- #0D401C is Color #0D401C, a green color (colour) with RGB(13, 64, 28), HSL(138, 66%, 15%), and CMYK(80%, 0%, 56%, 75%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #0D401C accessible for text?
- Against white, #0D401C has a contrast ratio of 11.88:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.77:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0D401C?
- The complementary colour is #3F0D30 (hue 318). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #173F0D and #0D3F35. The triadic palette adds #1C0D3F and #3F1C0D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0D401C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0d401c; or rgb(13, 64, 28); or hsl(138, 66%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 138 66% 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.