Color #03260E Color / Colour Code #03260E
This page shows the hex color code for color #03260e (#03260E). The colour is a green tone with 85% saturation and 8% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #03260E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#03260E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 109, 139, and 169 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 139, 259, and 19 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #03260E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 139 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 139 to 184 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 139 with its complement at 319 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 #03260E
Lightness variations at hue 139 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #03260E
Design Use Cases for #03260E
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #03260E 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.
Dark Mode Background
At just 8% lightness, #03260E works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#03260E falls in the green range (hue 139). 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 #03260E (hue 139) to its complement at hue 319. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 169. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03260e, #26031b);
CSS Code for #03260E
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About Color #03260E (#03260E)
#03260E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 38 green, and 14 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 12.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 139 degrees with 85% saturation and 8% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #03260E is 25/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 92% cyan, 0% magenta, 63% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #03260E against white is 16.31:1 and against black is 1.29:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #26031B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #03260E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #092603 and #03261F, 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 #03260E?
- #03260E is Color #03260E, a green color (colour) with RGB(3, 38, 14), HSL(139, 85%, 8%), and CMYK(92%, 0%, 63%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 25/255.
- Is #03260E accessible for text?
- Against white, #03260E has a contrast ratio of 16.31:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.29:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #03260E?
- The complementary colour is #26031B (hue 319). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #092603 and #03261F. The triadic palette adds #0E0326 and #260E03 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #03260E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #03260e; or rgb(3, 38, 14); or hsl(139, 85%, 8%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 139 85% 8%; 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.