Color #0EC577 Color / Colour Code #0EC577
This page shows the hex color code for color #0ec577 (#0EC577). The colour is a cyan tone with 87% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0EC577 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0EC577 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 124, 154, and 184 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 154, 274, and 34 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0EC577
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 154 to 199 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 154 with its complement at 334 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 #0EC577
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0EC577
Design Use Cases for #0EC577
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #0EC577 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 41% lightness, #0EC577 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
#0EC577 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 154). 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 #0EC577 (hue 154) to its complement at hue 334. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 184. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ec577, #c40e5c);
CSS Code for #0EC577
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About Color #0EC577 (#0EC577)
#0EC577 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 14 red, 197 green, and 119 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 154 degrees with 87% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0EC577 is 133/255 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 93% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow, and 23% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0EC577 against white is 2.26:1 and against black is 9.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C40E5C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0EC577. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0EC41A and #0EB7C4, 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 #0EC577?
- #0EC577 is Color #0EC577, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(14, 197, 119), HSL(154, 87%, 41%), and CMYK(93%, 0%, 40%, 23%). Its perceived brightness is 133/255.
- Is #0EC577 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0EC577 has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0EC577?
- The complementary colour is #C40E5C (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0EC41A and #0EB7C4. The triadic palette adds #750EC4 and #C4750E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0EC577 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0ec577; or rgb(14, 197, 119); or hsl(154, 87%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 87% 41%; 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.