Color #115A4E Color / Colour Code #115A4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #115a4e (#115A4E). The colour is a cyan tone with 68% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #115A4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#115A4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 140, 170, and 200 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 170, 290, and 50 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #115A4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 170 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 170 to 215 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 170 with its complement at 350 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 #115A4E
Lightness variations at hue 170 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #115A4E
Design Use Cases for #115A4E
Vibrant Brand Color
#115A4E has a strong 68% 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
#115A4E at 21% 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
#115A4E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 170). 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 #115A4E (hue 170) to its complement at hue 350. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 200. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #115a4e, #5a111d);
CSS Code for #115A4E
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About Color #115A4E (#115A4E)
#115A4E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 17 red, 90 green, and 78 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 170 degrees with 68% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #115A4E is 67/255 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 81% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #115A4E against white is 8.09:1 and against black is 2.60:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #5A111D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #115A4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #115A29 and #11425A, 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 #115A4E?
- #115A4E is Color #115A4E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(17, 90, 78), HSL(170, 68%, 21%), and CMYK(81%, 0%, 13%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 67/255.
- Is #115A4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #115A4E has a contrast ratio of 8.09:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.60:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #115A4E?
- The complementary colour is #5A111D (hue 350). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #115A29 and #11425A. The triadic palette adds #4E115A and #5A4E11 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #115A4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #115a4e; or rgb(17, 90, 78); or hsl(170, 68%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 170 68% 21%; 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.