Color #00514D Color / Colour Code #00514D
This page shows the hex color code for color #00514d (#00514D). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #00514D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#00514D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 147, 177, and 207 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 177, 297, and 57 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #00514D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 177 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 177 to 222 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 177 with its complement at 357 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 #00514D
Lightness variations at hue 177 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #00514D
Design Use Cases for #00514D
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #00514D 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#00514D at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#00514D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 177). 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 #00514D (hue 177) to its complement at hue 357. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 207. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00514d, #520004);
CSS Code for #00514D
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About Color #00514D (#00514D)
#00514D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 81 green, and 77 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 81.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 177 degrees with 100% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #00514D 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 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #00514D against white is 9.19:1 and against black is 2.28:1. 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 #520004 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #00514D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #005225 and #002D52, 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 #00514D?
- #00514D is Color #00514D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 81, 77), HSL(177, 100%, 16%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 5%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 56/255.
- Is #00514D accessible for text?
- Against white, #00514D has a contrast ratio of 9.19:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.28:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #00514D?
- The complementary colour is #520004 (hue 357). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #005225 and #002D52. The triadic palette adds #4E0052 and #524E00 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #00514D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #00514d; or rgb(0, 81, 77); or hsl(177, 100%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 177 100% 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.