Color #017A4C Color / Colour Code #017A4C
This page shows the hex color code for color #017a4c (#017A4C). The colour is a cyan tone with 98% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #017A4C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#017A4C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 127, 157, and 187 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 157, 277, and 37 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #017A4C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 157 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 157 to 202 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 157 with its complement at 337 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 #017A4C
Lightness variations at hue 157 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #017A4C
Design Use Cases for #017A4C
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #017A4C 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
#017A4C at 24% 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
#017A4C is in the cyan spectrum (hue 157). 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 #017A4C (hue 157) to its complement at hue 337. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 187. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #017a4c, #79012f);
CSS Code for #017A4C
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About Color #017A4C (#017A4C)
#017A4C is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 1 red, 122 green, and 76 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 122.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 157 degrees with 98% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #017A4C is 81/255 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, 38% yellow, and 52% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #017A4C against white is 5.40:1 and against black is 3.89:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 17% lightness.
The complementary colour #79012F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #017A4C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #01790F and #016B79, 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 #017A4C?
- #017A4C is Color #017A4C, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(1, 122, 76), HSL(157, 98%, 24%), and CMYK(99%, 0%, 38%, 52%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #017A4C accessible for text?
- Against white, #017A4C has a contrast ratio of 5.40:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.89:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #017A4C?
- The complementary colour is #79012F (hue 337). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #01790F and #016B79. The triadic palette adds #4B0179 and #794B01 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #017A4C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #017a4c; or rgb(1, 122, 76); or hsl(157, 98%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 157 98% 24%; 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.