Color #08A045 Color / Colour Code #08A045
This page shows the hex color code for color #08a045 (#08A045). The colour is a green tone with 90% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #08A045 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08A045 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 114, 144, and 174 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 144, 264, and 24 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08A045
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 144 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 144 to 189 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 144 with its complement at 324 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 #08A045
Lightness variations at hue 144 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08A045
Design Use Cases for #08A045
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #08A045 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 33% lightness, #08A045 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#08A045 falls in the green range (hue 144). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #08A045 (hue 144) to its complement at hue 324. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 174. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08a045, #a00863);
CSS Code for #08A045
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About Color #08A045 (#08A045)
#08A045 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 160 green, and 69 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 20.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 144 degrees with 90% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08A045 is 104/255 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, 57% yellow, and 37% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08A045 against white is 3.43:1 and against black is 6.12:1. 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 6.12:1.
The complementary colour #A00863 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08A045. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #18A008 and #08A091, 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 #08A045?
- #08A045 is Color #08A045, a green color (colour) with RGB(8, 160, 69), HSL(144, 90%, 33%), and CMYK(95%, 0%, 57%, 37%). Its perceived brightness is 104/255.
- Is #08A045 accessible for text?
- Against white, #08A045 has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.12:1 (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 #08A045?
- The complementary colour is #A00863 (hue 324). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #18A008 and #08A091. The triadic palette adds #4508A0 and #A04508 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08A045 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08a045; or rgb(8, 160, 69); or hsl(144, 90%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 144 90% 33%; 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.