Color swatch image showing #059042 with RGB(5,144,66) values
Color swatch image showing #059042 with RGB(5,144,66) values

#059042 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #059042 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#059042 Color Information

#059042 RGB value is (5, 144, 66). The hex color red value is 5, green is 144, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 146°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 97 percent, 0 percent, 54 percent, 44 percent.

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#059042 Color Meaning

Color #059042 is a dark, deep green shade with cool undertones, a grounding tone in the green spectrum. Color #059042 psychologically conveys stability, focus, and restorative calm, encouraging reflection and mindful energy. Culturally, color #059042 is used in interiors, fashion, and branding to symbolize nature, grounding, and growth. Spiritually, #059042 resonates with the heart chakra, enhancing healing, emotional grounding, and balance. Feng Shui views #059042 shade as grounding and revitalizing, suitable for offices, meditation rooms, or communal spaces needing restorative energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #059042 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
#059042
RGB
rgb(5, 144, 66)
HSL
hsl(146°, 93%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(97%, 0%, 54%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(146°, 97%, 56%)
XYZ
11.0192 20.3721 8.5057
Yxy
20.3721 0.2762 0.5106
Hunter Lab
45.1355 -3.5013 1.8195
CIE-Lab
52.2554 -50.4002 32.1855

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red5 / 255 (2%)
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#059042 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

#059042 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 #059042 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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#059042

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #059042 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #059042;

Text Color

color: #059042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #059042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #05904240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #059042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059042 0%, #035928 100%);

#059042 Color FAQs

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