Color #331E02 Color / Colour Code #331E02
This page shows the hex color code for color #331e02 (#331E02). The colour is a orange tone with 92% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #331E02 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#331E02 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #331E02
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #331E02
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #331E02
Design Use Cases for #331E02
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #331E02 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #331E02 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#331E02 sits in the orange range (hue 34). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #331E02 (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #331e02, #021631);
CSS Code for #331E02
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About Color #331E02 (#331E02)
#331E02 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 30 green, and 2 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 25.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 92% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #331E02 is 33/255 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 0% cyan, 41% magenta, 96% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #331E02 against white is 15.82:1 and against black is 1.33:1. 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 #021631 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #331E02. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #310502 and #2E3102, 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 #331E02
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #331E02?
- #331E02 is Color #331E02, a orange color (colour) with RGB(51, 30, 2), HSL(34, 92%, 10%), and CMYK(0%, 41%, 96%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 33/255.
- Is #331E02 accessible for text?
- Against white, #331E02 has a contrast ratio of 15.82:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.33:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #331E02?
- The complementary colour is #021631 (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #310502 and #2E3102. The triadic palette adds #02311D and #1D0231 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #331E02 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #331e02; or rgb(51, 30, 2); or hsl(34, 92%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 92% 10%; 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.