Color #46680D Color / Colour Code #46680D
This page shows the hex color code for color #46680d (#46680D). The colour is a green tone with 78% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #46680D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#46680D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #46680D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #46680D
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #46680D
Design Use Cases for #46680D
Vibrant Brand Color
#46680D has a strong 78% 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
#46680D at 23% 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
#46680D falls in the green range (hue 82). 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 #46680D (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #46680d, #2e0d68);
CSS Code for #46680D
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About Color #46680D (#46680D)
#46680D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 70 red, 104 green, and 13 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 78% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #46680D is 83/255 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 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 87% yellow, and 59% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #46680D against white is 6.47:1 and against black is 3.25:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 16% lightness.
The complementary colour #2E0D68 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #46680D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #685C0D and #19680D, 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 #46680D?
- #46680D is Color #46680D, a green color (colour) with RGB(70, 104, 13), HSL(82, 78%, 23%), and CMYK(33%, 0%, 87%, 59%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #46680D accessible for text?
- Against white, #46680D has a contrast ratio of 6.47:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.25:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #46680D?
- The complementary colour is #2E0D68 (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #685C0D and #19680D. The triadic palette adds #0D4768 and #680D47 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #46680D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #46680d; or rgb(70, 104, 13); or hsl(82, 78%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 78% 23%; 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.