Color #35827B Color / Colour Code #35827B
This page shows the hex color code for color #35827b (#35827B). The colour is a cyan tone with 42% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #35827B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#35827B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 145, 175, and 205 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 175, 295, and 55 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #35827B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 175 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 175 to 220 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 175 with its complement at 355 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 #35827B
Lightness variations at hue 175 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #35827B
Design Use Cases for #35827B
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #35827B 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 36% lightness, #35827B 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
#35827B is in the cyan spectrum (hue 175). 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 #35827B (hue 175) to its complement at hue 355. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 205. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #35827b, #82353c);
CSS Code for #35827B
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About Color #35827B (#35827B)
#35827B is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 53 red, 130 green, and 123 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 175 degrees with 42% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #35827B is 106/255 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 59% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #35827B against white is 4.54:1 and against black is 4.63:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 25% lightness.
The complementary colour #82353C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #35827B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #358255 and #356282, 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.
How to Explore Color #35827B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #35827B?
- #35827B is Color #35827B, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(53, 130, 123), HSL(175, 42%, 36%), and CMYK(59%, 0%, 5%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 106/255.
- Is #35827B accessible for text?
- Against white, #35827B has a contrast ratio of 4.54:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.63:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #35827B?
- The complementary colour is #82353C (hue 355). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #358255 and #356282. The triadic palette adds #7C3582 and #827C35 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #35827B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #35827b; or rgb(53, 130, 123); or hsl(175, 42%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 175 42% 36%; 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.