Color #00A082 Color / Colour Code #00A082
This page shows the hex color code for color #00a082 (#00A082). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 31% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #00A082 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#00A082 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 139, 169, and 199 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 169, 289, and 49 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #00A082
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 169 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 169 to 214 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 169 with its complement at 349 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 #00A082
Lightness variations at hue 169 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #00A082
Design Use Cases for #00A082
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #00A082 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 31% lightness, #00A082 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#00A082 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 169). 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 #00A082 (hue 169) to its complement at hue 349. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 199. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a082, #9e001d);
CSS Code for #00A082
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About Color #00A082 (#00A082)
#00A082 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 160 green, and 130 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 160.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 169 degrees with 100% saturation and 31% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #00A082 is 109/255 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, 19% yellow, and 37% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #00A082 against white is 3.31:1 and against black is 6.35:1. 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 6.35:1.
The complementary colour #9E001D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #00A082. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #009E32 and #006C9E, 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 #00A082?
- #00A082 is Color #00A082, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 160, 130), HSL(169, 100%, 31%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 19%, 37%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #00A082 accessible for text?
- Against white, #00A082 has a contrast ratio of 3.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.35:1 (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 #00A082?
- The complementary colour is #9E001D (hue 349). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #009E32 and #006C9E. The triadic palette adds #81009E and #9E8100 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #00A082 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #00a082; or rgb(0, 160, 130); or hsl(169, 100%, 31%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 169 100% 31%; 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.