Color #08925C Color / Colour Code #08925C
This page shows the hex color code for color #08925c (#08925C). 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 #08925C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08925C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 127, 157, and 187 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 157, 277, and 37 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08925C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 157 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 157 to 202 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 157 with its complement at 337 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 #08925C
Lightness variations at hue 157 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08925C
Design Use Cases for #08925C
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #08925C 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, #08925C 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
#08925C is in the cyan spectrum (hue 157). 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 #08925C (hue 157) to its complement at hue 337. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 187. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08925c, #91083c);
CSS Code for #08925C
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About Color #08925C (#08925C)
#08925C is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 146 green, and 92 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 18.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 157 degrees with 90% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08925C is 99/255 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 95% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow, and 43% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08925C against white is 3.98:1 and against black is 5.28:1. 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 5.28:1.
The complementary colour #91083C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08925C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #089118 and #088191, 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 #08925C?
- #08925C is Color #08925C, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 146, 92), HSL(157, 90%, 30%), and CMYK(95%, 0%, 37%, 43%). Its perceived brightness is 99/255.
- Is #08925C accessible for text?
- Against white, #08925C has a contrast ratio of 3.98:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.28:1 (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 #08925C?
- The complementary colour is #91083C (hue 337). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #089118 and #088191. The triadic palette adds #5D0891 and #915D08 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08925C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08925c; or rgb(8, 146, 92); or hsl(157, 90%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 157 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.