Color #175D45 Color / Colour Code #175D45
This page shows the hex color code for color #175d45 (#175D45). The colour is a cyan tone with 60% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #175D45 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#175D45 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 129, 159, and 189 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 159, 279, and 39 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #175D45
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 159 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 159 to 204 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 159 with its complement at 339 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 #175D45
Lightness variations at hue 159 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #175D45
Design Use Cases for #175D45
Vibrant Brand Color
#175D45 has a strong 60% 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
#175D45 at 23% 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
#175D45 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 159). 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 #175D45 (hue 159) to its complement at hue 339. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 189. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #175d45, #5e1730);
CSS Code for #175D45
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Colors visually similar to #175D45 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #175D45 (#175D45)
#175D45 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 93 green, and 69 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 159 degrees with 60% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #175D45 is 69/255 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 75% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow, and 64% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #175D45 against white is 7.81:1 and against black is 2.69:1. 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 #5E1730 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #175D45. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #175E22 and #17535E, 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 #175D45?
- #175D45 is Color #175D45, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(23, 93, 69), HSL(159, 60%, 23%), and CMYK(75%, 0%, 26%, 64%). Its perceived brightness is 69/255.
- Is #175D45 accessible for text?
- Against white, #175D45 has a contrast ratio of 7.81:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.69:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #175D45?
- The complementary colour is #5E1730 (hue 339). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #175E22 and #17535E. The triadic palette adds #45175E and #5E4517 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #175D45 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #175d45; or rgb(23, 93, 69); or hsl(159, 60%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 159 60% 23%; 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.