Color #08542E Color / Colour Code #08542E
This page shows the hex color code for color #08542e (#08542E). The colour is a cyan tone with 83% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #08542E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08542E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 120, 150, and 180 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 150, 270, and 30 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08542E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 150 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 150 to 195 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 150 with its complement at 330 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 #08542E
Lightness variations at hue 150 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08542E
Design Use Cases for #08542E
Vibrant Brand Color
#08542E has a strong 83% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#08542E 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
#08542E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 150). 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 #08542E (hue 150) to its complement at hue 330. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 180. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08542e, #54082e);
CSS Code for #08542E
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About Color #08542E (#08542E)
#08542E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 84 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 150 degrees with 83% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08542E is 57/255 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 90% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08542E against white is 9.06:1 and against black is 2.32:1. 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 #54082E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08542E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #085408 and #085454, 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 #08542E?
- #08542E is Color #08542E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 84, 46), HSL(150, 83%, 18%), and CMYK(90%, 0%, 45%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 57/255.
- Is #08542E accessible for text?
- Against white, #08542E has a contrast ratio of 9.06:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.32:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #08542E?
- The complementary colour is #54082E (hue 330). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #085408 and #085454. The triadic palette adds #2E0854 and #542E08 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08542E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08542e; or rgb(8, 84, 46); or hsl(150, 83%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 150 83% 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.