Color #236752 Color / Colour Code #236752
This page shows the hex color code for color #236752 (#236752). The colour is a cyan tone with 49% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #236752 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#236752 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 #236752
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 161 and saturation at 49%. 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 #236752
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #236752
Design Use Cases for #236752
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #236752 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
#236752 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
#236752 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 #236752 (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, #236752, #672338);
CSS Code for #236752
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Colors visually similar to #236752 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #236752 (#236752)
#236752 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 35 red, 103 green, and 82 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 161 degrees with 49% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #236752 is 80/255 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 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #236752 against white is 6.70:1 and against black is 3.13:1. 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 #672338 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #236752. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #23672F and #235A67, 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 #236752?
- #236752 is Color #236752, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(35, 103, 82), HSL(161, 49%, 27%), and CMYK(66%, 0%, 20%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 80/255.
- Is #236752 accessible for text?
- Against white, #236752 has a contrast ratio of 6.70:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.13:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #236752?
- The complementary colour is #672338 (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #23672F and #235A67. The triadic palette adds #512367 and #675123 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #236752 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #236752; or rgb(35, 103, 82); or hsl(161, 49%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 49% 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.