Color #307331 Color / Colour Code #307331
This page shows the hex color code for color #307331 (#307331). The colour is a green tone with 41% saturation and 32% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #307331 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#307331 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 91, 121, and 151 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 121, 241, and 1 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #307331
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 121 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 121 to 166 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 121 with its complement at 301 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 #307331
Lightness variations at hue 121 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #307331
Design Use Cases for #307331
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #307331 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 32% lightness, #307331 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#307331 falls in the green range (hue 121). 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 #307331 (hue 121) to its complement at hue 301. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 151. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #307331, #733072);
CSS Code for #307331
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #307331 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #307331 (#307331)
#307331 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 48 red, 115 green, and 49 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 121 degrees with 41% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #307331 is 87/255 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 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 57% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #307331 against white is 5.80:1 and against black is 3.62:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 22% lightness.
The complementary colour #733072 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #307331. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #507330 and #307353, 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 #307331?
- #307331 is Color #307331, a green color (colour) with RGB(48, 115, 49), HSL(121, 41%, 32%), and CMYK(58%, 0%, 57%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 87/255.
- Is #307331 accessible for text?
- Against white, #307331 has a contrast ratio of 5.80:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.62:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #307331?
- The complementary colour is #733072 (hue 301). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #507330 and #307353. The triadic palette adds #313073 and #733130 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #307331 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #307331; or rgb(48, 115, 49); or hsl(121, 41%, 32%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 121 41% 32%; 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.