Color #075451 Color / Colour Code #075451
This page shows the hex color code for color #075451 (#075451). The colour is a cyan tone with 85% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #075451 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#075451 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 148, 178, and 208 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 178, 298, and 58 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #075451
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 178 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 178 to 223 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 178 with its complement at 358 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 #075451
Lightness variations at hue 178 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #075451
Design Use Cases for #075451
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #075451 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
#075451 at 18% 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
#075451 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 178). 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 #075451 (hue 178) to its complement at hue 358. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 208. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #075451, #550709);
CSS Code for #075451
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Colors visually similar to #075451 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #075451 (#075451)
#075451 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 7 red, 84 green, and 81 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 12.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 178 degrees with 85% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #075451 is 61/255 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 92% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #075451 against white is 8.76:1 and against black is 2.40:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #550709 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #075451. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #07552B and #073155, 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 #075451?
- #075451 is Color #075451, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(7, 84, 81), HSL(178, 85%, 18%), and CMYK(92%, 0%, 4%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 61/255.
- Is #075451 accessible for text?
- Against white, #075451 has a contrast ratio of 8.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #075451?
- The complementary colour is #550709 (hue 358). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #07552B and #073155. The triadic palette adds #520755 and #555207 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #075451 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #075451; or rgb(7, 84, 81); or hsl(178, 85%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 178 85% 18%; 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.