Color #0E4E20 Color / Colour Code #0E4E20
This page shows the hex color code for color #0e4e20 (#0E4E20). The colour is a green tone with 70% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0E4E20 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0E4E20 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0E4E20
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #0E4E20
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0E4E20
Design Use Cases for #0E4E20
Vibrant Brand Color
#0E4E20 has a strong 70% 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
#0E4E20 at 18% 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
#0E4E20 falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #0E4E20 (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e4e20, #4e0e3c);
CSS Code for #0E4E20
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About Color #0E4E20 (#0E4E20)
#0E4E20 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 14 red, 78 green, and 32 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 70% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0E4E20 is 54/255 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 82% cyan, 0% magenta, 59% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0E4E20 against white is 9.86:1 and against black is 2.13:1. 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 #4E0E3C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0E4E20. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1C4E0E and #0E4E40, 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 #0E4E20
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0E4E20?
- #0E4E20 is Color #0E4E20, a green color (colour) with RGB(14, 78, 32), HSL(137, 70%, 18%), and CMYK(82%, 0%, 59%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #0E4E20 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0E4E20 has a contrast ratio of 9.86:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.13:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0E4E20?
- The complementary colour is #4E0E3C (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1C4E0E and #0E4E40. The triadic palette adds #200E4E and #4E200E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0E4E20 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0e4e20; or rgb(14, 78, 32); or hsl(137, 70%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 70% 18%; 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.