Color #31440D Color / Colour Code #31440D
This page shows the hex color code for color #31440d (#31440D). The colour is a green tone with 68% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #31440D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#31440D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 51, 81, and 111 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 81, 201, and 321 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #31440D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 81 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 81 to 126 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 81 with its complement at 261 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 #31440D
Lightness variations at hue 81 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #31440D
Design Use Cases for #31440D
Vibrant Brand Color
#31440D has a strong 68% 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
#31440D at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#31440D falls in the green range (hue 81). 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 #31440D (hue 81) to its complement at hue 261. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 111. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #31440d, #200d45);
CSS Code for #31440D
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About Color #31440D (#31440D)
#31440D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 49 red, 68 green, and 13 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 81 degrees with 68% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #31440D is 56/255 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 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 81% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #31440D against white is 10.70:1 and against black is 1.96:1. 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 #200D45 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #31440D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #453C0D and #15450D, 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 #31440D?
- #31440D is Color #31440D, a green color (colour) with RGB(49, 68, 13), HSL(81, 68%, 16%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 81%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 56/255.
- Is #31440D accessible for text?
- Against white, #31440D has a contrast ratio of 10.70:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.96:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #31440D?
- The complementary colour is #200D45 (hue 261). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #453C0D and #15450D. The triadic palette adds #0D3145 and #450D31 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #31440D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #31440d; or rgb(49, 68, 13); or hsl(81, 68%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 81 68% 16%; 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.