Color #0D8759 Color / Colour Code #0D8759
This page shows the hex color code for color #0d8759 (#0D8759). The colour is a cyan tone with 82% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0D8759 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0D8759 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 #0D8759
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 157 and saturation at 82%. 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 #0D8759
Lightness variations at hue 157 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0D8759
Design Use Cases for #0D8759
Vibrant Brand Color
#0D8759 has a strong 82% 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
#0D8759 at 29% 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
#0D8759 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 #0D8759 (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, #0d8759, #870d3c);
CSS Code for #0D8759
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About Color #0D8759 (#0D8759)
#0D8759 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 135 green, and 89 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 157 degrees with 82% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0D8759 is 93/255 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 90% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0D8759 against white is 4.54:1 and against black is 4.63:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #870D3C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0D8759. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0D871B and #0D7887, 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 #0D8759?
- #0D8759 is Color #0D8759, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(13, 135, 89), HSL(157, 82%, 29%), and CMYK(90%, 0%, 34%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #0D8759 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0D8759 has a contrast ratio of 4.54:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.63:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0D8759?
- The complementary colour is #870D3C (hue 337). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0D871B and #0D7887. The triadic palette adds #580D87 and #87580D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0D8759 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0d8759; or rgb(13, 135, 89); or hsl(157, 82%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 157 82% 29%; 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.