Color #204A0D Color / Colour Code #204A0D
This page shows the hex color code for color #204a0d (#204A0D). The colour is a green tone with 70% saturation and 17% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #204A0D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#204A0D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 71, 101, and 131 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 101, 221, and 341 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #204A0D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 101 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 101 to 146 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 101 with its complement at 281 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 #204A0D
Lightness variations at hue 101 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #204A0D
Design Use Cases for #204A0D
Vibrant Brand Color
#204A0D 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
#204A0D at 17% 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
#204A0D falls in the green range (hue 101). 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 #204A0D (hue 101) to its complement at hue 281. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 131. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #204a0d, #360d4a);
CSS Code for #204A0D
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About Color #204A0D (#204A0D)
#204A0D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 32 red, 74 green, and 13 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 101 degrees with 70% saturation and 17% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #204A0D 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 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 82% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #204A0D against white is 10.26:1 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 #360D4A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #204A0D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3F4A0D and #0D4A18, 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 #204A0D?
- #204A0D is Color #204A0D, a green color (colour) with RGB(32, 74, 13), HSL(101, 70%, 17%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 82%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #204A0D accessible for text?
- Against white, #204A0D has a contrast ratio of 10.26:1 (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 #204A0D?
- The complementary colour is #360D4A (hue 281). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3F4A0D and #0D4A18. The triadic palette adds #0D204A and #4A0D20 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #204A0D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #204a0d; or rgb(32, 74, 13); or hsl(101, 70%, 17%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 101 70% 17%; 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.