Color #128752 Color / Colour Code #128752
This page shows the hex color code for color #128752 (#128752). The colour is a cyan tone with 76% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #128752 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#128752 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 123, 153, and 183 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 153, 273, and 33 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #128752
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 153 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 153 to 198 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 153 with its complement at 333 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 #128752
Lightness variations at hue 153 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #128752
Design Use Cases for #128752
Vibrant Brand Color
#128752 has a strong 76% 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, #128752 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
#128752 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 153). 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 #128752 (hue 153) to its complement at hue 333. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 183. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #128752, #871247);
CSS Code for #128752
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Colors visually similar to #128752 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #128752 (#128752)
#128752 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 18 red, 135 green, and 82 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 153 degrees with 76% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #128752 is 94/255 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 87% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #128752 against white is 4.55:1 and against black is 4.61:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 21% lightness.
The complementary colour #871247 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #128752. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #128718 and #128187, 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 #128752?
- #128752 is Color #128752, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(18, 135, 82), HSL(153, 76%, 30%), and CMYK(87%, 0%, 39%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #128752 accessible for text?
- Against white, #128752 has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #128752?
- The complementary colour is #871247 (hue 333). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #128718 and #128187. The triadic palette adds #521287 and #875212 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #128752 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #128752; or rgb(18, 135, 82); or hsl(153, 76%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 153 76% 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.