Color #0A656D Color / Colour Code #0A656D
This page shows the hex color code for color #0a656d (#0A656D). The colour is a cyan tone with 83% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0A656D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0A656D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 155, 185, and 215 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 185, 305, and 65 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0A656D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 185 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 185 to 230 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 185 with its complement at 5 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 #0A656D
Lightness variations at hue 185 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0A656D
Design Use Cases for #0A656D
Vibrant Brand Color
#0A656D has a strong 83% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#0A656D at 23% 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
#0A656D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 185). 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 #0A656D (hue 185) to its complement at hue 5. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 215. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a656d, #6b120a);
CSS Code for #0A656D
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About Color #0A656D (#0A656D)
#0A656D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 10 red, 101 green, and 109 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 185 degrees with 83% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0A656D is 75/255 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 91% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0A656D against white is 6.78:1 and against black is 3.10:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 16% lightness.
The complementary colour #6B120A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0A656D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0A6B43 and #0A336B, 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 #0A656D?
- #0A656D is Color #0A656D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(10, 101, 109), HSL(185, 83%, 23%), and CMYK(91%, 7%, 0%, 57%). Its perceived brightness is 75/255.
- Is #0A656D accessible for text?
- Against white, #0A656D has a contrast ratio of 6.78:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0A656D?
- The complementary colour is #6B120A (hue 5). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0A6B43 and #0A336B. The triadic palette adds #6B0A63 and #636B0A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0A656D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0a656d; or rgb(10, 101, 109); or hsl(185, 83%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 185 83% 23%; 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.