Color #59CFBF Color / Colour Code #59CFBF
This page shows the hex color code for color #59cfbf (#59CFBF). The colour is a cyan tone with 55% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #59CFBF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#59CFBF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 142, 172, and 202 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 172, 292, and 52 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #59CFBF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 172 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 172 to 217 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 172 with its complement at 352 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 #59CFBF
Lightness variations at hue 172 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #59CFBF
Design Use Cases for #59CFBF
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #59CFBF 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 58% lightness, #59CFBF 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
#59CFBF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 172). 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 #59CFBF (hue 172) to its complement at hue 352. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 202. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59cfbf, #cf5969);
CSS Code for #59CFBF
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About Color #59CFBF (#59CFBF)
#59CFBF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 89 red, 207 green, and 191 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 172 degrees with 55% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #59CFBF is 170/255 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 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #59CFBF against white is 1.89:1 and against black is 11.10:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.10:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CF5969 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #59CFBF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #59CF84 and #59A4CF, 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 #59CFBF?
- #59CFBF is Color #59CFBF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(89, 207, 191), HSL(172, 55%, 58%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 8%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 170/255.
- Is #59CFBF accessible for text?
- Against white, #59CFBF has a contrast ratio of 1.89:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.10:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #59CFBF?
- The complementary colour is #CF5969 (hue 352). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #59CF84 and #59A4CF. The triadic palette adds #BF59CF and #CFBF59 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #59CFBF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #59cfbf; or rgb(89, 207, 191); or hsl(172, 55%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 172 55% 58%; 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.