Color #07A2A2 Color / Colour Code #07A2A2
This page shows the hex color code for color #07a2a2 (#07A2A2). The colour is a cyan tone with 92% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #07A2A2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#07A2A2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 150, 180, and 210 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 180, 300, and 60 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #07A2A2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 180 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 180 to 225 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 180 with its complement at 0 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 #07A2A2
Lightness variations at hue 180 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #07A2A2
Design Use Cases for #07A2A2
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #07A2A2 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 33% lightness, #07A2A2 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
#07A2A2 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 180). 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 #07A2A2 (hue 180) to its complement at hue 0. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 210. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07a2a2, #a20707);
CSS Code for #07A2A2
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About Color #07A2A2 (#07A2A2)
#07A2A2 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 7 red, 162 green, and 162 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 23.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 180 degrees with 92% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #07A2A2 is 116/255 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 96% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 36% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #07A2A2 against white is 3.13:1 and against black is 6.70:1. 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 6.70:1.
The complementary colour #A20707 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #07A2A2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #07A254 and #0754A2, 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 #07A2A2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #07A2A2?
- #07A2A2 is Color #07A2A2, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(7, 162, 162), HSL(180, 92%, 33%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 0%, 36%). Its perceived brightness is 116/255.
- Is #07A2A2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #07A2A2 has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.70:1 (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 #07A2A2?
- The complementary colour is #A20707 (hue 0). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #07A254 and #0754A2. The triadic palette adds #A207A2 and #A2A207 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #07A2A2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #07a2a2; or rgb(7, 162, 162); or hsl(180, 92%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 180 92% 33%; 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.