Color #008759 Color / Colour Code #008759
This page shows the hex color code for color #008759 (#008759). 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 #008759 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#008759 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 130, 160, and 190 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 160, 280, and 40 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #008759
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 160 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 160 to 205 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 160 with its complement at 340 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 #008759
Lightness variations at hue 160 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #008759
Design Use Cases for #008759
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #008759 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
#008759 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
#008759 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 160). 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 #008759 (hue 160) to its complement at hue 340. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 190. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008759, #85002c);
CSS Code for #008759
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #008759 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #008759 (#008759)
#008759 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 135 green, and 89 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 135.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 160 degrees with 100% saturation and 26% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #008759 is 89/255 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, 34% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #008759 against white is 4.56:1 and against black is 4.61:1. 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 #85002C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #008759. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #008516 and #006E85, 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 #008759?
- #008759 is Color #008759, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 135, 89), HSL(160, 100%, 26%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 34%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #008759 accessible for text?
- Against white, #008759 has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #008759?
- The complementary colour is #85002C (hue 340). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #008516 and #006E85. The triadic palette adds #580085 and #855800 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #008759 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #008759; or rgb(0, 135, 89); or hsl(160, 100%, 26%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 160 100% 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.