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#004940 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #004940 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#004940 Color Information

#004940 RGB value is (0, 73, 64). The hex color red value is 0, green is 73, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 173°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of14 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 71percent.

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#004940 Color Meaning

Color #004940 reflects depth, mystery, and resilience. #004940 dark teal-black shade blends the stability of black with a hint of green’s renewal energy, suggesting a composed yet intense presence. In color psychology, color #004940 evokes focus, introspection, and strategic thinking, acting as a grounding force in design or personal environments. Culturally, color #004940 can symbolize sophistication, authority, and hidden wisdom in Western contexts, while in Eastern traditions, #004940 links to water elements and introspective meditation. Fengshui considers #004940 hue grounding and stabilizing, ideal for spaces needing concentration or calm reflection. In chakra terms, #004940 resonates with the root and heart areas, supporting emotional security while subtly enhancing vitality. In art and design, color #004940 is used to create depth, contrast, and elegance. #004940 pairs well with lighter or vivid colors to emphasize structure without overpowering other elements. Its dark and slightly green-tinged quality allows #004940 to balance modern, minimalistic palettes while maintaining a sense of warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #004940 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#004940
RGB
rgb(0, 73, 64)
HSL
hsl(173°, 100%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 12%, 71%)
HSV
hsv(173°, 100%, 29%)
XYZ
3.3080 5.1353 5.6673
Yxy
5.1353 0.2344 0.3639
Hunter Lab
22.6612 -0.3314 -0.0051
CIE-Lab
27.1167 -22.6013 -0.3350

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)
71%

Color Variations

#004940 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#004940 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #004940 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#004940

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004940 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#004940

protanopia

#202042

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004940;

Text Color

color: #004940;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004940;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00494040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #004940;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004940 0%, #00332d 100%);

#004940 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #004940 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.