Color #20755D Color / Colour Code #20755D
This page shows the hex color code for color #20755d (#20755D). The colour is a cyan tone with 57% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #20755D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#20755D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 133, 163, and 193 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 163, 283, and 43 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #20755D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 163 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 163 to 208 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 163 with its complement at 343 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 #20755D
Lightness variations at hue 163 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #20755D
Design Use Cases for #20755D
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #20755D strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#20755D at 29% 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
#20755D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 163). 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 #20755D (hue 163) to its complement at hue 343. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 193. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20755d, #742038);
CSS Code for #20755D
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About Color #20755D (#20755D)
#20755D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 32 red, 117 green, and 93 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 163 degrees with 57% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #20755D is 89/255 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 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #20755D against white is 5.58:1 and against black is 3.76:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #742038 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #20755D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #207432 and #206274, 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 #20755D?
- #20755D is Color #20755D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(32, 117, 93), HSL(163, 57%, 29%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 21%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #20755D accessible for text?
- Against white, #20755D has a contrast ratio of 5.58:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.76:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #20755D?
- The complementary colour is #742038 (hue 343). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #207432 and #206274. The triadic palette adds #5C2074 and #745C20 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #20755D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #20755d; or rgb(32, 117, 93); or hsl(163, 57%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 163 57% 29%; 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.