Color #095331 Color / Colour Code #095331
This page shows the hex color code for color #095331 (#095331). The colour is a cyan tone with 80% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #095331 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#095331 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 122, 152, and 182 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 152, 272, and 32 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #095331
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 152 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 152 to 197 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 152 with its complement at 332 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 #095331
Lightness variations at hue 152 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #095331
Design Use Cases for #095331
Vibrant Brand Color
#095331 has a strong 80% 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#095331 at 18% 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
#095331 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 152). 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 #095331 (hue 152) to its complement at hue 332. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 182. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #095331, #53092b);
CSS Code for #095331
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Colors visually similar to #095331 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #095331 (#095331)
#095331 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 9 red, 83 green, and 49 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 152 degrees with 80% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #095331 is 57/255 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 89% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #095331 against white is 9.16:1 and against black is 2.29:1. 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 #53092B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #095331. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #09530C and #095053, 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 #095331?
- #095331 is Color #095331, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(9, 83, 49), HSL(152, 80%, 18%), and CMYK(89%, 0%, 41%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 57/255.
- Is #095331 accessible for text?
- Against white, #095331 has a contrast ratio of 9.16:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.29:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #095331?
- The complementary colour is #53092B (hue 332). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #09530C and #095053. The triadic palette adds #300953 and #533009 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #095331 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #095331; or rgb(9, 83, 49); or hsl(152, 80%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 152 80% 18%; 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.