Color #136E76 Color / Colour Code #136E76
This page shows the hex color code for color #136e76 (#136E76). The colour is a cyan tone with 72% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #136E76 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#136E76 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 155, 185, and 215 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 185, 305, and 65 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #136E76
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 185 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 185 to 230 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 185 with its complement at 5 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 #136E76
Lightness variations at hue 185 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #136E76
Design Use Cases for #136E76
Vibrant Brand Color
#136E76 has a strong 72% 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
#136E76 at 27% 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
#136E76 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 185). 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 #136E76 (hue 185) to its complement at hue 5. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 215. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #136e76, #761c13);
CSS Code for #136E76
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About Color #136E76 (#136E76)
#136E76 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 19 red, 110 green, and 118 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 185 degrees with 72% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #136E76 is 84/255 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 84% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #136E76 against white is 5.97:1 and against black is 3.52:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #761C13 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #136E76. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #13764D and #133D76, 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 #136E76?
- #136E76 is Color #136E76, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(19, 110, 118), HSL(185, 72%, 27%), and CMYK(84%, 7%, 0%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 84/255.
- Is #136E76 accessible for text?
- Against white, #136E76 has a contrast ratio of 5.97:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.52:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #136E76?
- The complementary colour is #761C13 (hue 5). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #13764D and #133D76. The triadic palette adds #76136E and #6E7613 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #136E76 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #136e76; or rgb(19, 110, 118); or hsl(185, 72%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 185 72% 27%; 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.