Color #447A10 Color / Colour Code #447A10
This page shows the hex color code for color #447a10 (#447A10). The colour is a green tone with 77% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #447A10 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#447A10 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 61, 91, and 121 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 91, 211, and 331 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #447A10
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 91 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 91 to 136 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 91 with its complement at 271 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 #447A10
Lightness variations at hue 91 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #447A10
Design Use Cases for #447A10
Vibrant Brand Color
#447A10 has a strong 77% 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
#447A10 at 27% 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
#447A10 falls in the green range (hue 91). 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 #447A10 (hue 91) to its complement at hue 271. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 121. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #447a10, #47107a);
CSS Code for #447A10
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About Color #447A10 (#447A10)
#447A10 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 68 red, 122 green, and 16 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 91 degrees with 77% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #447A10 is 94/255 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 44% cyan, 0% magenta, 87% yellow, and 52% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #447A10 against white is 5.20:1 and against black is 4.04:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #47107A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #447A10. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #787A10 and #107A12, 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 #447A10?
- #447A10 is Color #447A10, a green color (colour) with RGB(68, 122, 16), HSL(91, 77%, 27%), and CMYK(44%, 0%, 87%, 52%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #447A10 accessible for text?
- Against white, #447A10 has a contrast ratio of 5.20:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.04:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #447A10?
- The complementary colour is #47107A (hue 271). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #787A10 and #107A12. The triadic palette adds #10437A and #7A1043 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #447A10 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #447a10; or rgb(68, 122, 16); or hsl(91, 77%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 91 77% 27%; 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.