Color #0F867F Color / Colour Code #0F867F
This page shows the hex color code for color #0f867f (#0F867F). 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 #0F867F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0F867F 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 #0F867F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 176 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 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 #0F867F
Lightness variations at hue 176 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0F867F
Design Use Cases for #0F867F
Vibrant Brand Color
#0F867F 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
#0F867F 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
#0F867F 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 #0F867F (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, #0f867f, #850f17);
CSS Code for #0F867F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #0F867F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #0F867F (#0F867F)
#0F867F is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 15 red, 134 green, and 127 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 176 degrees with 80% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0F867F is 98/255 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, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0F867F against white is 4.43:1 and against black is 4.74:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.74:1.
The complementary colour #850F17 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0F867F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0F8542 and #0F5285, 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 #0F867F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0F867F?
- #0F867F is Color #0F867F, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(15, 134, 127), HSL(176, 80%, 29%), and CMYK(89%, 0%, 5%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 98/255.
- Is #0F867F accessible for text?
- Against white, #0F867F has a contrast ratio of 4.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.74:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0F867F?
- The complementary colour is #850F17 (hue 356). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0F8542 and #0F5285. The triadic palette adds #7D0F85 and #857D0F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0F867F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0f867f; or rgb(15, 134, 127); or hsl(176, 80%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 176 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.