#003B03 color
The hex color #003B03 is a very dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 23.1% green and 1.2% blue (0, 59, 3).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 100% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 95% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Melancholia (#12390D), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.91:1).
#003B03 color codes
| HEX | #003B03 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 59, 3) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 23.1%, 1.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 100%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 100%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 95%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.57, -30.03, 26.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.57, 40.24, 138.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.58, 3.134, 0.608) | |
| Decimal | 15107 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #003B03, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #003B03 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #003B03 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #003B03 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3400Protanopia
no red cones#363009Deuteranopia
no green cones#003931Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #003b03; }
.text { color: #003b03; }
.border { border: 2px solid #003b03; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 59 3 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #003b03, #003b21); }
Similar colors
#12390dMelancholia#114411Realm of the Underworld#004400Woodland Grass#003311Haunted Hills#002d04PCB Green#113311Dark Serpent#014420Deep Pond#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #003B03?
- #003B03 is a very dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Melancholia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #003B03?
- The RGB value is 0, 59, 3: 0 red, 59 green and 3 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #003B03?
- The complementary color is #3B0038, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #003B03?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 and white text 12.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.