Color #03463F Color / Colour Code #03463F
This page shows the hex color code for color #03463f (#03463F). 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 #03463F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#03463F 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 #03463F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 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 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 #03463F
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #03463F
Design Use Cases for #03463F
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #03463F 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, #03463F 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
#03463F 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 #03463F (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, #03463f, #450309);
CSS Code for #03463F
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About Color #03463F (#03463F)
#03463F is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 70 green, and 63 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 23.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 92% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #03463F is 49/255 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, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #03463F against white is 10.76:1 and against black is 1.95:1. 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 #450309 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #03463F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #03451D and #032A45, 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 #03463F?
- #03463F is Color #03463F, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 70, 63), HSL(174, 92%, 14%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 10%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 49/255.
- Is #03463F accessible for text?
- Against white, #03463F has a contrast ratio of 10.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.95:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #03463F?
- The complementary colour is #450309 (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #03451D and #032A45. The triadic palette adds #3E0345 and #453E03 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #03463F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #03463f; or rgb(3, 70, 63); or hsl(174, 92%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 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.