Color #0E4E45 Color / Colour Code #0E4E45
This page shows the hex color code for color #0e4e45 (#0E4E45). The colour is a cyan tone with 70% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0E4E45 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0E4E45 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 142, 172, and 202 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 172, 292, and 52 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0E4E45
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 172 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 172 to 217 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 172 with its complement at 352 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 #0E4E45
Lightness variations at hue 172 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0E4E45
Design Use Cases for #0E4E45
Vibrant Brand Color
#0E4E45 has a strong 70% 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
#0E4E45 at 18% 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
#0E4E45 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 172). 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 #0E4E45 (hue 172) to its complement at hue 352. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 202. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e4e45, #4e0e16);
CSS Code for #0E4E45
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About Color #0E4E45 (#0E4E45)
#0E4E45 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 14 red, 78 green, and 69 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 172 degrees with 70% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0E4E45 is 58/255 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 82% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0E4E45 against white is 9.57:1 and against black is 2.19:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #4E0E16 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0E4E45. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0E4E25 and #0E364E, 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 #0E4E45
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0E4E45?
- #0E4E45 is Color #0E4E45, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(14, 78, 69), HSL(172, 70%, 18%), and CMYK(82%, 0%, 12%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 58/255.
- Is #0E4E45 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0E4E45 has a contrast ratio of 9.57:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.19:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0E4E45?
- The complementary colour is #4E0E16 (hue 352). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0E4E25 and #0E364E. The triadic palette adds #450E4E and #4E450E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0E4E45 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0e4e45; or rgb(14, 78, 69); or hsl(172, 70%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 172 70% 18%; 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.