Color swatch image showing #004B4C with RGB(0,75,76) values

#004B4C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #004B4C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#004B4C Color Information

#004B4C RGB value is (0, 75, 76). The hex color red value is 0, green is 75, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 181°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 70 percent.

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#004B4C Color Meaning

Color #004B4C signifies abyssal life, secret fertility, and submerged mystery. #004B4C extremely dark, greenish-blue is nearly black, suggesting the deepest parts of swamps, the ocean floor, and spaces where light barely penetrates. Psychologically, color #004B4C evokes the unknown, profound stillness, and a sense of life forms that thrive in utter darkness. #004B4C culturally references untamed wilderness, deep-sea exploration, and the concept of primordial soup. Spiritually, #004B4C color represents the unconscious mind, the mystery of origins, and potential that exists before light, acting as the ultimate symbol of fertile, consuming darkness.

Color Conversion

Convert #004B4C 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
#004B4C
RGB
rgb(0, 75, 76)
HSL
hsl(181°, 100%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 1%, 0%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(181°, 100%, 30%)
XYZ
3.8206 5.5540 7.7081
Yxy
5.5540 0.2237 0.3251
Hunter Lab
23.5669 -0.3195 -0.1154
CIE-Lab
28.2580 -19.4899 -6.4288

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)70 / 100 (70%)
70%

Color Variations

#004B4C 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

#004B4C 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 #004B4C 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004B4C 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

#004B4C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004B4C;

Text Color

color: #004B4C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004B4C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #004B4C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #004B4C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004B4C 0%, #003435 100%);

#004B4C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #004B4C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.