Color #08735C Color / Colour Code #08735C
This page shows the hex color code for color #08735c (#08735C). The colour is a cyan tone with 87% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #08735C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08735C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 137, 167, and 197 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 167, 287, and 47 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08735C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 167 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 167 to 212 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 167 with its complement at 347 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 #08735C
Lightness variations at hue 167 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08735C
Design Use Cases for #08735C
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #08735C 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
#08735C 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
#08735C is in the cyan spectrum (hue 167). 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 #08735C (hue 167) to its complement at hue 347. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 197. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08735c, #72081f);
CSS Code for #08735C
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About Color #08735C (#08735C)
#08735C is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 115 green, and 92 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 167 degrees with 87% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08735C is 80/255 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 93% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08735C against white is 5.81:1 and against black is 3.62:1. 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 #72081F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08735C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #087226 and #085472, 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 #08735C?
- #08735C is Color #08735C, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 115, 92), HSL(167, 87%, 24%), and CMYK(93%, 0%, 20%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 80/255.
- Is #08735C accessible for text?
- Against white, #08735C has a contrast ratio of 5.81:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.62:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #08735C?
- The complementary colour is #72081F (hue 347). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #087226 and #085472. The triadic palette adds #5B0872 and #725B08 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08735C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08735c; or rgb(8, 115, 92); or hsl(167, 87%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 167 87% 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.