Color #338463 Color / Colour Code #338463
This page shows the hex color code for color #338463 (#338463). The colour is a cyan tone with 44% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #338463 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#338463 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 126, 156, and 186 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 156, 276, and 36 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #338463
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 156 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 156 to 201 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 156 with its complement at 336 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 #338463
Lightness variations at hue 156 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #338463
Design Use Cases for #338463
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #338463 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 36% lightness, #338463 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.
Clarity & Technology
#338463 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 156). 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 #338463 (hue 156) to its complement at hue 336. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 186. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #338463, #843354);
CSS Code for #338463
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Colors visually similar to #338463 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #338463 (#338463)
#338463 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 132 green, and 99 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 156 degrees with 44% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #338463 is 104/255 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 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow, and 48% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #338463 against white is 4.54:1 and against black is 4.62:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 25% lightness.
The complementary colour #843354 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #338463. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #33843B and #337C84, 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 #338463?
- #338463 is Color #338463, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(51, 132, 99), HSL(156, 44%, 36%), and CMYK(61%, 0%, 25%, 48%). Its perceived brightness is 104/255.
- Is #338463 accessible for text?
- Against white, #338463 has a contrast ratio of 4.54:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.62:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #338463?
- The complementary colour is #843354 (hue 336). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #33843B and #337C84. The triadic palette adds #643384 and #846433 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #338463 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #338463; or rgb(51, 132, 99); or hsl(156, 44%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 156 44% 36%; 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.