Color #008A7C Color / Colour Code #008A7C
This page shows the hex color code for color #008a7c (#008A7C). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #008A7C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#008A7C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 144, 174, and 204 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 174, 294, and 54 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #008A7C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 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 174 to 219 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 174 with its complement at 354 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 #008A7C
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #008A7C
Design Use Cases for #008A7C
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #008A7C 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
#008A7C at 27% 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
#008A7C is in the cyan spectrum (hue 174). 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 #008A7C (hue 174) to its complement at hue 354. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 204. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008a7c, #8a000e);
CSS Code for #008A7C
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About Color #008A7C (#008A7C)
#008A7C is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 138 green, and 124 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 138.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 100% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #008A7C is 95/255 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, 10% yellow, and 46% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #008A7C against white is 4.26:1 and against black is 4.93:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.93:1.
The complementary colour #8A000E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #008A7C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #008A37 and #00538A, 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 #008A7C?
- #008A7C is Color #008A7C, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 138, 124), HSL(174, 100%, 27%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 10%, 46%). Its perceived brightness is 95/255.
- Is #008A7C accessible for text?
- Against white, #008A7C has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.93:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #008A7C?
- The complementary colour is #8A000E (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #008A37 and #00538A. The triadic palette adds #7C008A and #8A7C00 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #008A7C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #008a7c; or rgb(0, 138, 124); or hsl(174, 100%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 100% 27%; 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.