Color #03301A Color / Colour Code #03301A
This page shows the hex color code for color #03301a (#03301A). The colour is a cyan tone with 88% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #03301A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#03301A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #03301A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 151 to 196 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 151 with its complement at 331 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 #03301A
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #03301A
Design Use Cases for #03301A
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #03301A 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 10% lightness, #03301A 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.
Clarity & Technology
#03301A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #03301A (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03301a, #300319);
CSS Code for #03301A
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Colors visually similar to #03301A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #03301A (#03301A)
#03301A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 48 green, and 26 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 88% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #03301A is 32/255 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 94% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow, and 81% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #03301A against white is 14.57:1 and against black is 1.44:1. 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 #300319 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #03301A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #033004 and #032F30, 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 #03301A?
- #03301A is Color #03301A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 48, 26), HSL(151, 88%, 10%), and CMYK(94%, 0%, 46%, 81%). Its perceived brightness is 32/255.
- Is #03301A accessible for text?
- Against white, #03301A has a contrast ratio of 14.57:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.44:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #03301A?
- The complementary colour is #300319 (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #033004 and #032F30. The triadic palette adds #1A0330 and #301A03 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #03301A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #03301a; or rgb(3, 48, 26); or hsl(151, 88%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 88% 10%; 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.