Color #03492D Color / Colour Code #03492D
This page shows the hex color code for color #03492d (#03492D). The colour is a cyan tone with 92% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #03492D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#03492D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 126, 156, and 186 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 156, 276, and 36 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #03492D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 156 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 156 to 201 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 156 with its complement at 336 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 #03492D
Lightness variations at hue 156 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #03492D
Design Use Cases for #03492D
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #03492D 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#03492D at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#03492D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 156). 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 #03492D (hue 156) to its complement at hue 336. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 186. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03492d, #49031f);
CSS Code for #03492D
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About Color #03492D (#03492D)
#03492D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 73 green, and 45 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 24.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 156 degrees with 92% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #03492D 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, 38% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #03492D against white is 10.53:1 and against black is 1.99:1. 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 #49031F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #03492D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #03490A and #034249, 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 #03492D?
- #03492D is Color #03492D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 73, 45), HSL(156, 92%, 15%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 38%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 49/255.
- Is #03492D accessible for text?
- Against white, #03492D has a contrast ratio of 10.53:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.99:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #03492D?
- The complementary colour is #49031F (hue 336). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #03490A and #034249. The triadic palette adds #2D0349 and #492D03 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #03492D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #03492d; or rgb(3, 73, 45); or hsl(156, 92%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 156 92% 15%; 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.