Color #159487 Color / Colour Code #159487
This page shows the hex color code for color #159487 (#159487). The colour is a cyan tone with 75% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #159487 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#159487 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 144, 174, and 204 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 174, 294, and 54 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #159487
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 174 to 219 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 174 with its complement at 354 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 #159487
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #159487
Design Use Cases for #159487
Vibrant Brand Color
#159487 has a strong 75% 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 33% lightness, #159487 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
#159487 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 174). 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 #159487 (hue 174) to its complement at hue 354. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 204. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #159487, #931522);
CSS Code for #159487
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Colors visually similar to #159487 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #159487 (#159487)
#159487 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 21 red, 148 green, and 135 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 75% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #159487 is 109/255 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 86% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 42% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #159487 against white is 3.74:1 and against black is 5.62:1. 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 5.62:1.
The complementary colour #931522 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #159487. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #159348 and #156193, 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 #159487?
- #159487 is Color #159487, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(21, 148, 135), HSL(174, 75%, 33%), and CMYK(86%, 0%, 9%, 42%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #159487 accessible for text?
- Against white, #159487 has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.62:1 (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 #159487?
- The complementary colour is #931522 (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #159348 and #156193. The triadic palette adds #871593 and #938715 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #159487 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #159487; or rgb(21, 148, 135); or hsl(174, 75%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 75% 33%; 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.