Color #03383A Color / Colour Code #03383A
This page shows the hex color code for color #03383a (#03383A). The colour is a cyan tone with 90% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #03383A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#03383A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 152, 182, and 212 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 182, 302, and 62 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #03383A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 182 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 182 to 227 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 182 with its complement at 2 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 #03383A
Lightness variations at hue 182 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #03383A
Design Use Cases for #03383A
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #03383A 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 12% lightness, #03383A 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
#03383A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 182). 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 #03383A (hue 182) to its complement at hue 2. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 212. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03383a, #3a0503);
CSS Code for #03383A
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About Color #03383A (#03383A)
#03383A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 56 green, and 58 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 19.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 182 degrees with 90% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #03383A is 40/255 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 95% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, and 77% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #03383A against white is 12.88:1 and against black is 1.63:1. 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 #3A0503 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #03383A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #033A20 and #031D3A, 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.
How to Explore Color #03383A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #03383A?
- #03383A is Color #03383A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 56, 58), HSL(182, 90%, 12%), and CMYK(95%, 3%, 0%, 77%). Its perceived brightness is 40/255.
- Is #03383A accessible for text?
- Against white, #03383A has a contrast ratio of 12.88:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.63:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #03383A?
- The complementary colour is #3A0503 (hue 2). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #033A20 and #031D3A. The triadic palette adds #3A0338 and #383A03 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #03383A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #03383a; or rgb(3, 56, 58); or hsl(182, 90%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 182 90% 12%; 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.