Color #088261 Color / Colour Code #088261
This page shows the hex color code for color #088261 (#088261). The colour is a cyan tone with 88% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #088261 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#088261 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 134, 164, and 194 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 164, 284, and 44 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #088261
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 164 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 164 to 209 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 164 with its complement at 344 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 #088261
Lightness variations at hue 164 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #088261
Design Use Cases for #088261
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #088261 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
#088261 at 27% 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
#088261 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 164). 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 #088261 (hue 164) to its complement at hue 344. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 194. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #088261, #810829);
CSS Code for #088261
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Colors visually similar to #088261 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #088261 (#088261)
#088261 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 130 green, and 97 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 164 degrees with 88% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #088261 is 90/255 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 94% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #088261 against white is 4.80:1 and against black is 4.38:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #810829 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #088261. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #088125 and #086581, 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 #088261?
- #088261 is Color #088261, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 130, 97), HSL(164, 88%, 27%), and CMYK(94%, 0%, 25%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 90/255.
- Is #088261 accessible for text?
- Against white, #088261 has a contrast ratio of 4.80:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.38:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #088261?
- The complementary colour is #810829 (hue 344). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #088125 and #086581. The triadic palette adds #610881 and #816108 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #088261 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #088261; or rgb(8, 130, 97); or hsl(164, 88%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 164 88% 27%; 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.