Color #296166 Color / Colour Code #296166
This page shows the hex color code for color #296166 (#296166). The colour is a cyan tone with 43% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #296166 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#296166 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 155, 185, and 215 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 185, 305, and 65 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #296166
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 185 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 185 to 230 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 185 with its complement at 5 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 #296166
Lightness variations at hue 185 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #296166
Design Use Cases for #296166
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #296166 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
#296166 at 28% 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
#296166 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 185). 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 #296166 (hue 185) to its complement at hue 5. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 215. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #296166, #662e29);
CSS Code for #296166
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About Color #296166 (#296166)
#296166 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 41 red, 97 green, and 102 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 185 degrees with 43% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #296166 is 81/255 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 60% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #296166 against white is 7.01:1 and against black is 3.00:1. 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 #662E29 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #296166. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #29664D and #294266, 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 #296166?
- #296166 is Color #296166, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(41, 97, 102), HSL(185, 43%, 28%), and CMYK(60%, 5%, 0%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #296166 accessible for text?
- Against white, #296166 has a contrast ratio of 7.01:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.00:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #296166?
- The complementary colour is #662E29 (hue 5). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #29664D and #294266. The triadic palette adds #662961 and #616629 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #296166 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #296166; or rgb(41, 97, 102); or hsl(185, 43%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 185 43% 28%; 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.