Dark Green Color / Colour Code #46590D
This page shows the hex color code for dark green (#46590D). The colour is a green tone with 75% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #46590D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#46590D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 45, 75, and 105 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 75, 195, and 315 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #46590D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 75 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 75 to 120 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 75 with its complement at 255 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 #46590D
Lightness variations at hue 75 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #46590D
Design Use Cases for #46590D
Vibrant Brand Color
#46590D has a strong 75% 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
#46590D at 20% 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
#46590D falls in the green range (hue 75). 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 #46590D (hue 75) to its complement at hue 255. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 105. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #46590d, #200d59);
CSS Code for #46590D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #46590D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Dark Green (#46590D)
#46590D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 70 red, 89 green, and 13 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 75 degrees with 75% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #46590D is 75/255 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 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 85% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #46590D against white is 7.79:1 and against black is 2.70:1. 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 #200D59 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #46590D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #59460D and #20590D, 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 #46590D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #46590D?
- #46590D is Dark Green, a green color (colour) with RGB(70, 89, 13), HSL(75, 75%, 20%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 85%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 75/255.
- Is #46590D accessible for text?
- Against white, #46590D has a contrast ratio of 7.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.70:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #46590D?
- The complementary colour is #200D59 (hue 255). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #59460D and #20590D. The triadic palette adds #0D4659 and #590D46 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #46590D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #46590d; or rgb(70, 89, 13); or hsl(75, 75%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 75 75% 20%; 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.