Color #09331B Color / Colour Code #09331B
This page shows the hex color code for color #09331b (#09331B). The colour is a green tone with 70% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #09331B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#09331B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 116, 146, and 176 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 146, 266, and 26 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #09331B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 146 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 146 to 191 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 146 with its complement at 326 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 #09331B
Lightness variations at hue 146 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #09331B
Design Use Cases for #09331B
Vibrant Brand Color
#09331B has a strong 70% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 12% lightness, #09331B 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
#09331B falls in the green range (hue 146). 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 #09331B (hue 146) to its complement at hue 326. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 176. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09331b, #340921);
CSS Code for #09331B
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About Color #09331B (#09331B)
#09331B is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 9 red, 51 green, and 27 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 146 degrees with 70% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #09331B is 36/255 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 82% cyan, 0% magenta, 47% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #09331B against white is 13.99:1 and against black is 1.50:1. 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 #340921 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #09331B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0C3409 and #093431, 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 #09331B?
- #09331B is Color #09331B, a green color (colour) with RGB(9, 51, 27), HSL(146, 70%, 12%), and CMYK(82%, 0%, 47%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 36/255.
- Is #09331B accessible for text?
- Against white, #09331B has a contrast ratio of 13.99:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.50:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #09331B?
- The complementary colour is #340921 (hue 326). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0C3409 and #093431. The triadic palette adds #1C0934 and #341C09 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #09331B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #09331b; or rgb(9, 51, 27); or hsl(146, 70%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 146 70% 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.