Color #59EEBC Color / Colour Code #59EEBC
This page shows the hex color code for color #59eebc (#59EEBC). The colour is a cyan tone with 81% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #59EEBC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#59EEBC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 130, 160, and 190 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 160, 280, and 40 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #59EEBC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 160 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 160 to 205 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 160 with its complement at 340 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 #59EEBC
Lightness variations at hue 160 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #59EEBC
Design Use Cases for #59EEBC
Vibrant Brand Color
#59EEBC has a strong 81% 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 64% lightness, #59EEBC 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
#59EEBC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 160). 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 #59EEBC (hue 160) to its complement at hue 340. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 190. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59eebc, #ee598a);
CSS Code for #59EEBC
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About Color #59EEBC (#59EEBC)
#59EEBC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 89 red, 238 green, and 188 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 160 degrees with 81% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #59EEBC is 188/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 63% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #59EEBC against white is 1.46:1 and against black is 14.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EE598A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #59EEBC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #59EE72 and #59D5EE, 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 #59EEBC?
- #59EEBC is Color #59EEBC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(89, 238, 188), HSL(160, 81%, 64%), and CMYK(63%, 0%, 21%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 188/255.
- Is #59EEBC accessible for text?
- Against white, #59EEBC has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #59EEBC?
- The complementary colour is #EE598A (hue 340). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #59EE72 and #59D5EE. The triadic palette adds #BC59EE and #EEBC59 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #59EEBC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #59eebc; or rgb(89, 238, 188); or hsl(160, 81%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 160 81% 64%; 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.