Color #0BB786 Color / Colour Code #0BB786
This page shows the hex color code for color #0bb786 (#0BB786). The colour is a cyan tone with 89% saturation and 38% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0BB786 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0BB786 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 133, 163, and 193 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 163, 283, and 43 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0BB786
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 163 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 163 to 208 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 163 with its complement at 343 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 #0BB786
Lightness variations at hue 163 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0BB786
Design Use Cases for #0BB786
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #0BB786 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 38% lightness, #0BB786 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
#0BB786 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 163). 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 #0BB786 (hue 163) to its complement at hue 343. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 193. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0bb786, #b70b3c);
CSS Code for #0BB786
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About Color #0BB786 (#0BB786)
#0BB786 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 11 red, 183 green, and 134 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 163 degrees with 89% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0BB786 is 126/255 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, 27% yellow, and 28% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0BB786 against white is 2.58:1 and against black is 8.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B70B3C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0BB786. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0BB730 and #0B92B7, 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 #0BB786?
- #0BB786 is Color #0BB786, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(11, 183, 134), HSL(163, 89%, 38%), and CMYK(94%, 0%, 27%, 28%). Its perceived brightness is 126/255.
- Is #0BB786 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0BB786 has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0BB786?
- The complementary colour is #B70B3C (hue 343). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0BB730 and #0B92B7. The triadic palette adds #860BB7 and #B7860B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0BB786 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0bb786; or rgb(11, 183, 134); or hsl(163, 89%, 38%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 163 89% 38%; 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.