Color #00667A Color / Colour Code #00667A
This page shows the hex color code for color #00667a (#00667A). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #00667A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#00667A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 160, 190, and 220 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 190, 310, and 70 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #00667A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 190 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 190 to 235 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 190 with its complement at 10 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 #00667A
Lightness variations at hue 190 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #00667A
Design Use Cases for #00667A
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #00667A 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
#00667A at 24% 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
#00667A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 190). 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 #00667A (hue 190) to its complement at hue 10. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 220. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00667a, #7a1400);
CSS Code for #00667A
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About Color #00667A (#00667A)
#00667A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 102 green, and 122 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 122.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 190 degrees with 100% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #00667A is 74/255 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, 16% magenta, 0% yellow, and 52% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #00667A against white is 6.60:1 and against black is 3.18:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 17% lightness.
The complementary colour #7A1400 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #00667A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #007A52 and #00297A, 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 #00667A?
- #00667A is Color #00667A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 102, 122), HSL(190, 100%, 24%), and CMYK(100%, 16%, 0%, 52%). Its perceived brightness is 74/255.
- Is #00667A accessible for text?
- Against white, #00667A has a contrast ratio of 6.60:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.18:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #00667A?
- The complementary colour is #7A1400 (hue 10). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #007A52 and #00297A. The triadic palette adds #7A0066 and #667A00 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #00667A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #00667a; or rgb(0, 102, 122); or hsl(190, 100%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 190 100% 24%; 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.