Color #087363 Color / Colour Code #087363
This page shows the hex color code for color #087363 (#087363). 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 #087363 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#087363 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 141, 171, and 201 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 171, 291, and 51 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #087363
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 171 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 171 to 216 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 171 with its complement at 351 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 #087363
Lightness variations at hue 171 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #087363
Design Use Cases for #087363
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #087363 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
#087363 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
#087363 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 171). 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 #087363 (hue 171) to its complement at hue 351. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 201. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #087363, #720818);
CSS Code for #087363
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Colors visually similar to #087363 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #087363 (#087363)
#087363 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 115 green, and 99 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 171 degrees with 87% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #087363 is 81/255 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, 14% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #087363 against white is 5.76:1 and against black is 3.64:1. 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 #720818 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #087363. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #08722D and #084D72, 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 #087363?
- #087363 is Color #087363, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 115, 99), HSL(171, 87%, 24%), and CMYK(93%, 0%, 14%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #087363 accessible for text?
- Against white, #087363 has a contrast ratio of 5.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.64:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #087363?
- The complementary colour is #720818 (hue 351). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #08722D and #084D72. The triadic palette adds #620872 and #726208 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #087363 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #087363; or rgb(8, 115, 99); or hsl(171, 87%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 171 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.