Color #08554D Color / Colour Code #08554D
This page shows the hex color code for color #08554d (#08554D). 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 #08554D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08554D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 144, 174, and 204 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 174, 294, and 54 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08554D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 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 174 to 219 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 174 with its complement at 354 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 #08554D
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08554D
Design Use Cases for #08554D
Vibrant Brand Color
#08554D 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
#08554D 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
#08554D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 174). 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 #08554D (hue 174) to its complement at hue 354. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 204. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08554d, #54080f);
CSS Code for #08554D
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About Color #08554D (#08554D)
#08554D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 85 green, and 77 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 83% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08554D 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 91% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08554D against white is 8.69:1 and against black is 2.42:1. 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 #54080F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08554D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #085426 and #083654, 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 #08554D?
- #08554D is Color #08554D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 85, 77), HSL(174, 83%, 18%), and CMYK(91%, 0%, 9%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 61/255.
- Is #08554D accessible for text?
- Against white, #08554D has a contrast ratio of 8.69:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.42:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #08554D?
- The complementary colour is #54080F (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #085426 and #083654. The triadic palette adds #4C0854 and #544C08 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08554D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08554d; or rgb(8, 85, 77); or hsl(174, 83%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 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.