Color #178261 Color / Colour Code #178261
This page shows the hex color code for color #178261 (#178261). The colour is a cyan tone with 70% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #178261 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#178261 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 131, 161, and 191 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 161, 281, and 41 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #178261
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 161 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 161 to 206 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 161 with its complement at 341 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 #178261
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #178261
Design Use Cases for #178261
Vibrant Brand Color
#178261 has a strong 70% 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, #178261 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
#178261 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 161). 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 #178261 (hue 161) to its complement at hue 341. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 191. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #178261, #821739);
CSS Code for #178261
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Colors visually similar to #178261 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #178261 (#178261)
#178261 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 130 green, and 97 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 161 degrees with 70% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #178261 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 82% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #178261 against white is 4.77:1 and against black is 4.40:1. 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 #821739 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #178261. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #17822B and #176E82, 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 #178261?
- #178261 is Color #178261, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(23, 130, 97), HSL(161, 70%, 30%), and CMYK(82%, 0%, 25%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #178261 accessible for text?
- Against white, #178261 has a contrast ratio of 4.77:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #178261?
- The complementary colour is #821739 (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #17822B and #176E82. The triadic palette adds #601782 and #826017 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #178261 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #178261; or rgb(23, 130, 97); or hsl(161, 70%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 70% 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.