Color #008556 Color / Colour Code #008556
This page shows the hex color code for color #008556 (#008556). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 26% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #008556 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#008556 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 129, 159, and 189 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 159, 279, and 39 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #008556
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 159 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 159 to 204 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 159 with its complement at 339 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 #008556
Lightness variations at hue 159 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #008556
Design Use Cases for #008556
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #008556 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
#008556 at 26% 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
#008556 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 159). 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 #008556 (hue 159) to its complement at hue 339. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 189. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008556, #85002e);
CSS Code for #008556
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Colors visually similar to #008556 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #008556 (#008556)
#008556 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 133 green, and 86 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 133.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 159 degrees with 100% saturation and 26% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #008556 is 88/255 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, 35% yellow, and 48% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #008556 against white is 4.68:1 and against black is 4.49:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 18% lightness.
The complementary colour #85002E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #008556. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #008514 and #007185, 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.
How to Explore Color #008556
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #008556?
- #008556 is Color #008556, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 133, 86), HSL(159, 100%, 26%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 35%, 48%). Its perceived brightness is 88/255.
- Is #008556 accessible for text?
- Against white, #008556 has a contrast ratio of 4.68:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.49:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #008556?
- The complementary colour is #85002E (hue 339). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #008514 and #007185. The triadic palette adds #560085 and #855600 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #008556 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #008556; or rgb(0, 133, 86); or hsl(159, 100%, 26%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 159 100% 26%; 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.