Color #033B46 Color / Colour Code #033B46
This page shows the hex color code for color #033b46 (#033B46). The colour is a cyan tone with 92% saturation and 14% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #033B46 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#033B46 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 160, 190, and 220 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 190, 310, and 70 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #033B46
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 190 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 190 to 235 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 190 with its complement at 10 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 #033B46
Lightness variations at hue 190 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #033B46
Design Use Cases for #033B46
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #033B46 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 14% lightness, #033B46 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
#033B46 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 190). 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 #033B46 (hue 190) to its complement at hue 10. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 220. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #033b46, #450e03);
CSS Code for #033B46
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Colors visually similar to #033B46 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #033B46 (#033B46)
#033B46 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 59 green, and 70 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 23.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 190 degrees with 92% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #033B46 is 44/255 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 96% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #033B46 against white is 12.22:1 and against black is 1.72:1. 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 #450E03 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #033B46. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #03452F and #031945, 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 #033B46?
- #033B46 is Color #033B46, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 59, 70), HSL(190, 92%, 14%), and CMYK(96%, 16%, 0%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 44/255.
- Is #033B46 accessible for text?
- Against white, #033B46 has a contrast ratio of 12.22:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.72:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #033B46?
- The complementary colour is #450E03 (hue 10). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #03452F and #031945. The triadic palette adds #45033A and #3A4503 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #033B46 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #033b46; or rgb(3, 59, 70); or hsl(190, 92%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 190 92% 14%; 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.