Burnham
General Information
The hexadecimal color code #03311D represents a dark shade of green. It is composed of 1.2% red, 19.2% green, and 11.4% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to R:3, G:49, B:29. This color is often associated with nature, growth, and tranquility. Being a saturated color, it needs careful management in design, to avoid over-stimulation. The color is also known as Burnham, presumably named after a person or place. It is mostly found in nature themes, and organic products as a corporate identity color.
The color #03311D has a very low level of contrast against a white background, which may cause readability issues for people with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio is approximately 5.07:1, which is below the recommended level for normal text. Therefore, it is advised to use a lighter color for text on a #03311D background or vice versa. Using tools to simulate colorblindness can also help assess the suitability of this color combination for a wider range of users. Ensure the color difference is large enough to be easily distinguishable by people with different color vision deficiencies.
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Applications
Website Design Accent
This color can serve as an accent color in website designs, particularly for themes related to nature, sustainability, or environmental topics. Its dark tone provides a sense of depth and can be used sparingly for headings, borders, or interactive elements. Using it as a primary color can be overwhelming due to its darkness, but it can complement lighter shades of green or neutral tones.
Fashion Design
Burnham could be used in the fashion industry for creating clothing items, accessories, or patterns that evoke a natural or earthy feel. It could be incorporated into designs that are meant to be subtle and understated, such as in combination with beige, brown and off-white tones.
Interior Design Accent
In interior design, it could be used as an accent wall color or for furniture upholstery, offering a calming and grounding effect to the space. As a very dark color, it is best to use it sparingly.