Color #46FF09 Color / Colour Code #46FF09
This page shows the hex color code for color #46ff09 (#46FF09). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #46FF09 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#46FF09 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 75, 105, and 135 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 105, 225, and 345 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #46FF09
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 105 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 105 to 150 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 105 with its complement at 285 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 #46FF09
Lightness variations at hue 105 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #46FF09
Design Use Cases for #46FF09
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #46FF09 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #46FF09 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#46FF09 falls in the green range (hue 105). 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 #46FF09 (hue 105) to its complement at hue 285. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 135. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #46ff09, #c20aff);
CSS Code for #46FF09
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Colors visually similar to #46FF09 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #46FF09 (#46FF09)
#46FF09 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 70 red, 255 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 28.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 105 degrees with 100% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #46FF09 is 172/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 96% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #46FF09 against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C20AFF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #46FF09. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C2FF0A and #0AFF47, 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 #46FF09?
- #46FF09 is Color #46FF09, a green color (colour) with RGB(70, 255, 9), HSL(105, 100%, 52%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 96%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 172/255.
- Is #46FF09 accessible for text?
- Against white, #46FF09 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #46FF09?
- The complementary colour is #C20AFF (hue 285). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C2FF0A and #0AFF47. The triadic palette adds #0A47FF and #FF0A47 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #46FF09 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #46ff09; or rgb(70, 255, 9); or hsl(105, 100%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 105 100% 52%; 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.