Color #4DF989 Color / Colour Code #4DF989
This page shows the hex color code for color #4df989 (#4DF989). The colour is a green tone with 93% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4DF989 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4DF989 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 111, 141, and 171 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 141, 261, and 21 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4DF989
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 141 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 141 to 186 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 141 with its complement at 321 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 #4DF989
Lightness variations at hue 141 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4DF989
Design Use Cases for #4DF989
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #4DF989 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 64% lightness, #4DF989 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
#4DF989 falls in the green range (hue 141). 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 #4DF989 (hue 141) to its complement at hue 321. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 171. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4df989, #f94ebd);
CSS Code for #4DF989
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #4DF989 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #4DF989 (#4DF989)
#4DF989 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 77 red, 249 green, and 137 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 141 degrees with 93% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4DF989 is 185/255 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 69% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4DF989 against white is 1.38:1 and against black is 15.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F94EBD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4DF989. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #67F94E and #4EF9DF, 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 #4DF989?
- #4DF989 is Color #4DF989, a green color (colour) with RGB(77, 249, 137), HSL(141, 93%, 64%), and CMYK(69%, 0%, 45%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 185/255.
- Is #4DF989 accessible for text?
- Against white, #4DF989 has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4DF989?
- The complementary colour is #F94EBD (hue 321). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #67F94E and #4EF9DF. The triadic palette adds #8A4EF9 and #F98A4E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4DF989 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4df989; or rgb(77, 249, 137); or hsl(141, 93%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 141 93% 64%; 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.