Color #01755D Color / Colour Code #01755D
This page shows the hex color code for color #01755d (#01755D). The colour is a cyan tone with 98% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #01755D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#01755D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 138, 168, and 198 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 168, 288, and 48 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #01755D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 168 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 168 to 213 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 168 with its complement at 348 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 #01755D
Lightness variations at hue 168 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #01755D
Design Use Cases for #01755D
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #01755D 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
#01755D at 23% 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
#01755D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 168). 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 #01755D (hue 168) to its complement at hue 348. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 198. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #01755d, #740118);
CSS Code for #01755D
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About Color #01755D (#01755D)
#01755D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 1 red, 117 green, and 93 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 117.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 168 degrees with 98% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #01755D is 80/255 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 99% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #01755D against white is 5.67:1 and against black is 3.70:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 16% lightness.
The complementary colour #740118 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #01755D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #017424 and #015274, 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 #01755D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #01755D?
- #01755D is Color #01755D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(1, 117, 93), HSL(168, 98%, 23%), and CMYK(99%, 0%, 21%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 80/255.
- Is #01755D accessible for text?
- Against white, #01755D has a contrast ratio of 5.67:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.70:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #01755D?
- The complementary colour is #740118 (hue 348). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #017424 and #015274. The triadic palette adds #5D0174 and #745D01 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #01755D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #01755d; or rgb(1, 117, 93); or hsl(168, 98%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 168 98% 23%; 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.