Color #0EEDDD Color / Colour Code #0EEDDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #0eeddd (#0EEDDD). The colour is a cyan tone with 89% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0EEDDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0EEDDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 146, 176, and 206 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 176, 296, and 56 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0EEDDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 176 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 176 to 221 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 176 with its complement at 356 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 #0EEDDD
Lightness variations at hue 176 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0EEDDD
Design Use Cases for #0EEDDD
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #0EEDDD 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 49% lightness, #0EEDDD 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
#0EEDDD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 176). 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 #0EEDDD (hue 176) to its complement at hue 356. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 206. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0eeddd, #ec0e1d);
CSS Code for #0EEDDD
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About Color #0EEDDD (#0EEDDD)
#0EEDDD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 14 red, 237 green, and 221 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 176 degrees with 89% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0EEDDD is 168/255 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 94% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0EEDDD against white is 1.48:1 and against black is 14.18:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.18:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EC0E1D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0EEDDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0EEC6E and #0E8CEC, 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 #0EEDDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0EEDDD?
- #0EEDDD is Color #0EEDDD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(14, 237, 221), HSL(176, 89%, 49%), and CMYK(94%, 0%, 7%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 168/255.
- Is #0EEDDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #0EEDDD has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.18:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0EEDDD?
- The complementary colour is #EC0E1D (hue 356). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0EEC6E and #0E8CEC. The triadic palette adds #DD0EEC and #ECDD0E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0EEDDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0eeddd; or rgb(14, 237, 221); or hsl(176, 89%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 176 89% 49%; 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.