Color #445229 Color / Colour Code #445229
This page shows the hex color code for color #445229 (#445229). The colour is a green tone with 33% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #445229 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#445229 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 50, 80, and 110 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 80, 200, and 320 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #445229
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 80 and saturation at 33%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 80 to 125 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 80 with its complement at 260 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 #445229
Lightness variations at hue 80 and 33% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #445229
Design Use Cases for #445229
Balanced UI Color
At 33% saturation, #445229 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#445229 at 24% 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
#445229 falls in the green range (hue 80). 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 #445229 (hue 80) to its complement at hue 260. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 110. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #445229, #362951);
CSS Code for #445229
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Colors visually similar to #445229 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #445229 (#445229)
#445229 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 68 red, 82 green, and 41 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 80 degrees with 33% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #445229 is 73/255 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 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #445229 against white is 8.45:1 and against black is 2.48:1. 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 #362951 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #445229. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #514B29 and #305129, 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 #445229?
- #445229 is Color #445229, a green color (colour) with RGB(68, 82, 41), HSL(80, 33%, 24%), and CMYK(17%, 0%, 50%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 73/255.
- Is #445229 accessible for text?
- Against white, #445229 has a contrast ratio of 8.45:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.48:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #445229?
- The complementary colour is #362951 (hue 260). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #514B29 and #305129. The triadic palette adds #294451 and #512944 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #445229 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #445229; or rgb(68, 82, 41); or hsl(80, 33%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 80 33% 24%; 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.