Color #455309 Color / Colour Code #455309
This page shows the hex color code for color #455309 (#455309). The colour is a yellow tone with 80% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #455309 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#455309 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 41, 71, and 101 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 71, 191, and 311 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #455309
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 71 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 71 to 116 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 71 with its complement at 251 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 #455309
Lightness variations at hue 71 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #455309
Design Use Cases for #455309
Vibrant Brand Color
#455309 has a strong 80% 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
#455309 at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its yellow character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Attention & Optimism
#455309 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 71). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #455309 (hue 71) to its complement at hue 251. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 101. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #455309, #170953);
CSS Code for #455309
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Colors visually similar to #455309 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #455309 (#455309)
#455309 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 69 red, 83 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 71 degrees with 80% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #455309 is 70/255 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, 89% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #455309 against white is 8.42:1 and against black is 2.49:1. 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 #170953 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #455309. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #533B09 and #205309, 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 #455309?
- #455309 is Color #455309, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(69, 83, 9), HSL(71, 80%, 18%), and CMYK(17%, 0%, 89%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 70/255.
- Is #455309 accessible for text?
- Against white, #455309 has a contrast ratio of 8.42:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.49:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #455309?
- The complementary colour is #170953 (hue 251). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #533B09 and #205309. The triadic palette adds #094553 and #530945 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #455309 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #455309; or rgb(69, 83, 9); or hsl(71, 80%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 71 80% 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.