Color #0F7086 Color / Colour Code #0F7086
This page shows the hex color code for color #0f7086 (#0F7086). The colour is a cyan tone with 80% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0F7086 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0F7086 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 161, 191, and 221 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 191, 311, and 71 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0F7086
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 191 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 191 to 236 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 191 with its complement at 11 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 #0F7086
Lightness variations at hue 191 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0F7086
Design Use Cases for #0F7086
Vibrant Brand Color
#0F7086 has a strong 80% 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
#0F7086 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
#0F7086 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 191). 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 #0F7086 (hue 191) to its complement at hue 11. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 221. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f7086, #85240f);
CSS Code for #0F7086
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About Color #0F7086 (#0F7086)
#0F7086 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 15 red, 112 green, and 134 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 191 degrees with 80% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0F7086 is 86/255 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 89% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0F7086 against white is 5.70:1 and against black is 3.68:1. 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 #85240F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0F7086. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0F8560 and #0F3485, 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 #0F7086?
- #0F7086 is Color #0F7086, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(15, 112, 134), HSL(191, 80%, 29%), and CMYK(89%, 16%, 0%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 86/255.
- Is #0F7086 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0F7086 has a contrast ratio of 5.70:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.68:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0F7086?
- The complementary colour is #85240F (hue 11). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0F8560 and #0F3485. The triadic palette adds #850F6F and #6F850F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0F7086 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0f7086; or rgb(15, 112, 134); or hsl(191, 80%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 191 80% 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.