Color #089181 Color / Colour Code #089181
This page shows the hex color code for color #089181 (#089181). The colour is a cyan tone with 90% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #089181 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#089181 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 143, 173, and 203 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 173, 293, and 53 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #089181
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 173 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 173 to 218 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 173 with its complement at 353 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 #089181
Lightness variations at hue 173 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #089181
Design Use Cases for #089181
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #089181 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #089181 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#089181 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 173). 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 #089181 (hue 173) to its complement at hue 353. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 203. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #089181, #910818);
CSS Code for #089181
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Colors visually similar to #089181 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #089181 (#089181)
#089181 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 145 green, and 129 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 18.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 173 degrees with 90% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #089181 is 102/255 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, 11% yellow, and 43% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #089181 against white is 3.91:1 and against black is 5.38:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.38:1.
The complementary colour #910818 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #089181. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #08913C and #085D91, 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 #089181?
- #089181 is Color #089181, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 145, 129), HSL(173, 90%, 30%), and CMYK(94%, 0%, 11%, 43%). Its perceived brightness is 102/255.
- Is #089181 accessible for text?
- Against white, #089181 has a contrast ratio of 3.91:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.38:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #089181?
- The complementary colour is #910818 (hue 353). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #08913C and #085D91. The triadic palette adds #810891 and #918108 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #089181 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #089181; or rgb(8, 145, 129); or hsl(173, 90%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 173 90% 30%; 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.