Color #236A76 Color / Colour Code #236A76
This page shows the hex color code for color #236a76 (#236A76). The colour is a cyan tone with 54% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #236A76 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#236A76 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 159, 189, and 219 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 189, 309, and 69 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #236A76
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 54%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 189 to 234 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 189 with its complement at 9 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 #236A76
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 54% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #236A76
Design Use Cases for #236A76
Balanced UI Color
At 54% saturation, #236A76 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #236A76 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
#236A76 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 189). 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 #236A76 (hue 189) to its complement at hue 9. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 219. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #236a76, #763023);
CSS Code for #236A76
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About Color #236A76 (#236A76)
#236A76 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 35 red, 106 green, and 118 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 54% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #236A76 is 86/255 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 70% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #236A76 against white is 6.19:1 and against black is 3.39:1. 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 #763023 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #236A76. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #237659 and #234076, 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 #236A76?
- #236A76 is Color #236A76, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(35, 106, 118), HSL(189, 54%, 30%), and CMYK(70%, 10%, 0%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 86/255.
- Is #236A76 accessible for text?
- Against white, #236A76 has a contrast ratio of 6.19:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #236A76?
- The complementary colour is #763023 (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #237659 and #234076. The triadic palette adds #762369 and #697623 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #236A76 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #236a76; or rgb(35, 106, 118); or hsl(189, 54%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 54% 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.