Color #005E73 Color / Colour Code #005E73
This page shows the hex color code for color #005e73 (#005E73). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #005E73 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#005E73 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 161, 191, and 221 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 191, 311, and 71 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #005E73
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 191 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 191 to 236 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 191 with its complement at 11 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 #005E73
Lightness variations at hue 191 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #005E73
Design Use Cases for #005E73
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #005E73 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
#005E73 at 23% 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
#005E73 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 191). 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 #005E73 (hue 191) to its complement at hue 11. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 221. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005e73, #751600);
CSS Code for #005E73
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About Color #005E73 (#005E73)
#005E73 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 94 green, and 115 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 115.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 191 degrees with 100% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #005E73 is 68/255 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, 18% magenta, 0% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #005E73 against white is 7.37:1 and against black is 2.85:1. 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 #751600 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #005E73. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #007550 and #002575, 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 #005E73?
- #005E73 is Color #005E73, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 94, 115), HSL(191, 100%, 23%), and CMYK(100%, 18%, 0%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 68/255.
- Is #005E73 accessible for text?
- Against white, #005E73 has a contrast ratio of 7.37:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.85:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #005E73?
- The complementary colour is #751600 (hue 11). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #007550 and #002575. The triadic palette adds #750060 and #607500 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #005E73 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #005e73; or rgb(0, 94, 115); or hsl(191, 100%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 191 100% 23%; 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.