Color #033B35 Color / Colour Code #033B35
This page shows the hex color code for color #033b35 (#033B35). 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 #033B35 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#033B35 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 144, 174, and 204 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 174, 294, and 54 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #033B35
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 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 174 to 219 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 174 with its complement at 354 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 #033B35
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #033B35
Design Use Cases for #033B35
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #033B35 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, #033B35 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
#033B35 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 174). 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 #033B35 (hue 174) to its complement at hue 354. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 204. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #033b35, #3a0309);
CSS Code for #033B35
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Colors visually similar to #033B35 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #033B35 (#033B35)
#033B35 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 59 green, and 53 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 19.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 90% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #033B35 is 42/255 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, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 77% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #033B35 against white is 12.49:1 and against black is 1.68:1. 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 #3A0309 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #033B35. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #033A19 and #03243A, 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 #033B35
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #033B35?
- #033B35 is Color #033B35, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 59, 53), HSL(174, 90%, 12%), and CMYK(95%, 0%, 10%, 77%). Its perceived brightness is 42/255.
- Is #033B35 accessible for text?
- Against white, #033B35 has a contrast ratio of 12.49:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.68:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #033B35?
- The complementary colour is #3A0309 (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #033A19 and #03243A. The triadic palette adds #35033A and #3A3503 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #033B35 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #033b35; or rgb(3, 59, 53); or hsl(174, 90%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 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.