#00904D color
The hex color #00904D is a dark, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 56.5% green and 30.2% blue (0, 144, 77).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 100% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 47% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Moss (#009051), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.1:1).
#00904D color codes
| HEX | #00904D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 144, 77) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 56.5%, 30.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 100%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 100%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 47%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.38, -48.78, 26.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.38, 55.53, 151.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.312, 20.481, 10.377) | |
| Decimal | 36941 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #00904D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #00904D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #00904D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #00904D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#908348Protanopia
no red cones#827952Deuteranopia
no green cones#008e80Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #00904d; }
.text { color: #00904d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #00904d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 144 77 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #00904d, #008b90); }
Similar colors
#009051Moss#008a51Later Gator#008b56Center Field#38914aWild Forest#229955Militant Vegan#2e8b57Sea Green#009944Green Revolution#428c49Underclover
Questions
- What color is #00904D?
- #00904D is a dark, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Moss. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #00904D?
- The RGB value is 0, 144, 77: 0 red, 144 green and 77 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #00904D?
- The complementary color is #900043, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #00904D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.1:1 and white text 4.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.