Color #33DB8A Color / Colour Code #33DB8A
This page shows the hex color code for color #33db8a (#33DB8A). The colour is a cyan tone with 70% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #33DB8A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#33DB8A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #33DB8A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 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 151 to 196 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 151 with its complement at 331 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 #33DB8A
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #33DB8A
Design Use Cases for #33DB8A
Vibrant Brand Color
#33DB8A 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 53% lightness, #33DB8A has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#33DB8A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). 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 #33DB8A (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #33db8a, #db3384);
CSS Code for #33DB8A
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About Color #33DB8A (#33DB8A)
#33DB8A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 219 green, and 138 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 70% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #33DB8A is 160/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 77% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #33DB8A against white is 1.80:1 and against black is 11.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DB3384 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #33DB8A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #33DB36 and #33D8DB, 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 #33DB8A?
- #33DB8A is Color #33DB8A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(51, 219, 138), HSL(151, 70%, 53%), and CMYK(77%, 0%, 37%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 160/255.
- Is #33DB8A accessible for text?
- Against white, #33DB8A has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #33DB8A?
- The complementary colour is #DB3384 (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #33DB36 and #33D8DB. The triadic palette adds #8A33DB and #DB8A33 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #33DB8A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #33db8a; or rgb(51, 219, 138); or hsl(151, 70%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 70% 53%; 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.