Color #08DD9D Color / Colour Code #08DD9D
This page shows the hex color code for color #08dd9d (#08DD9D). The colour is a cyan tone with 93% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #08DD9D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08DD9D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 132, 162, and 192 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 162, 282, and 42 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08DD9D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 162 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 162 to 207 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 162 with its complement at 342 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 #08DD9D
Lightness variations at hue 162 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08DD9D
Design Use Cases for #08DD9D
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #08DD9D 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 45% lightness, #08DD9D 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
#08DD9D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 162). 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 #08DD9D (hue 162) to its complement at hue 342. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 192. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08dd9d, #dd0848);
CSS Code for #08DD9D
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Colors visually similar to #08DD9D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #08DD9D (#08DD9D)
#08DD9D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 221 green, and 157 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 27.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 162 degrees with 93% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08DD9D is 150/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 96% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08DD9D against white is 1.77:1 and against black is 11.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DD0848 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08DD9D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #08DD33 and #08B3DD, 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.
How to Explore Color #08DD9D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #08DD9D?
- #08DD9D is Color #08DD9D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(8, 221, 157), HSL(162, 93%, 45%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 29%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 150/255.
- Is #08DD9D accessible for text?
- Against white, #08DD9D has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #08DD9D?
- The complementary colour is #DD0848 (hue 342). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #08DD33 and #08B3DD. The triadic palette adds #9D08DD and #DD9D08 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08DD9D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08dd9d; or rgb(8, 221, 157); or hsl(162, 93%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 162 93% 45%; 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.