Color #072A03 Color / Colour Code #072A03
This page shows the hex color code for color #072a03 (#072A03). The colour is a green tone with 87% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #072A03 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#072A03 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 84, 114, and 144 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 114, 234, and 354 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #072A03
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 114 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 114 to 159 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 114 with its complement at 294 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 #072A03
Lightness variations at hue 114 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #072A03
Design Use Cases for #072A03
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #072A03 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 9% lightness, #072A03 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#072A03 falls in the green range (hue 114). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #072A03 (hue 114) to its complement at hue 294. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 144. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #072a03, #27032b);
CSS Code for #072A03
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Colors visually similar to #072A03 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #072A03 (#072A03)
#072A03 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 7 red, 42 green, and 3 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 114 degrees with 87% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #072A03 is 27/255 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 83% cyan, 0% magenta, 93% yellow, and 84% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #072A03 against white is 15.65:1 and against black is 1.34:1. 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 #27032B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #072A03. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1B2B03 and #032B13, 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 #072A03?
- #072A03 is Color #072A03, a green color (colour) with RGB(7, 42, 3), HSL(114, 87%, 9%), and CMYK(83%, 0%, 93%, 84%). Its perceived brightness is 27/255.
- Is #072A03 accessible for text?
- Against white, #072A03 has a contrast ratio of 15.65:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #072A03?
- The complementary colour is #27032B (hue 294). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1B2B03 and #032B13. The triadic palette adds #03072B and #2B0307 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #072A03 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #072a03; or rgb(7, 42, 3); or hsl(114, 87%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 114 87% 9%; 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.