Color #0F3E2D Color / Colour Code #0F3E2D
This page shows the hex color code for color #0f3e2d (#0F3E2D). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0F3E2D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0F3E2D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 128, 158, and 188 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 158, 278, and 38 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0F3E2D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 158 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 158 to 203 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 158 with its complement at 338 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 #0F3E2D
Lightness variations at hue 158 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0F3E2D
Design Use Cases for #0F3E2D
Vibrant Brand Color
#0F3E2D has a strong 61% 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
#0F3E2D 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
#0F3E2D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 158). 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 #0F3E2D (hue 158) to its complement at hue 338. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 188. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f3e2d, #3e0f20);
CSS Code for #0F3E2D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #0F3E2D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #0F3E2D (#0F3E2D)
#0F3E2D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 15 red, 62 green, and 45 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 158 degrees with 61% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0F3E2D is 46/255 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 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow, and 76% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0F3E2D against white is 12.02:1 and against black is 1.75:1. 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 #3E0F20 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0F3E2D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0F3E15 and #0F373E, 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.
How to Explore Color #0F3E2D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0F3E2D?
- #0F3E2D is Color #0F3E2D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(15, 62, 45), HSL(158, 61%, 15%), and CMYK(76%, 0%, 27%, 76%). Its perceived brightness is 46/255.
- Is #0F3E2D accessible for text?
- Against white, #0F3E2D has a contrast ratio of 12.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.75:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0F3E2D?
- The complementary colour is #3E0F20 (hue 338). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0F3E15 and #0F373E. The triadic palette adds #2C0F3E and #3E2C0F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0F3E2D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0f3e2d; or rgb(15, 62, 45); or hsl(158, 61%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 158 61% 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.