Color #108A71 Color / Colour Code #108A71
This page shows the hex color code for color #108a71 (#108A71). The colour is a cyan tone with 79% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #108A71 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#108A71 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 138, 168, and 198 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 168, 288, and 48 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #108A71
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 168 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 168 to 213 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 168 with its complement at 348 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 #108A71
Lightness variations at hue 168 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #108A71
Design Use Cases for #108A71
Vibrant Brand Color
#108A71 has a strong 79% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #108A71 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
#108A71 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 168). 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 #108A71 (hue 168) to its complement at hue 348. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 198. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #108a71, #891028);
CSS Code for #108A71
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About Color #108A71 (#108A71)
#108A71 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 16 red, 138 green, and 113 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 168 degrees with 79% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #108A71 is 99/255 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 88% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 46% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #108A71 against white is 4.29:1 and against black is 4.90:1. 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 4.90:1.
The complementary colour #891028 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #108A71. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #108934 and #106589, 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 #108A71?
- #108A71 is Color #108A71, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(16, 138, 113), HSL(168, 79%, 30%), and CMYK(88%, 0%, 18%, 46%). Its perceived brightness is 99/255.
- Is #108A71 accessible for text?
- Against white, #108A71 has a contrast ratio of 4.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.90:1 (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 #108A71?
- The complementary colour is #891028 (hue 348). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #108934 and #106589. The triadic palette adds #711089 and #897110 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #108A71 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #108a71; or rgb(16, 138, 113); or hsl(168, 79%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 168 79% 30%; 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.