Color #75EFBD Color / Colour Code #75EFBD
This page shows the hex color code for color #75efbd (#75EFBD). The colour is a cyan tone with 79% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #75EFBD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#75EFBD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 125, 155, and 185 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 155, 275, and 35 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #75EFBD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 155 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 155 to 200 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 155 with its complement at 335 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 #75EFBD
Lightness variations at hue 155 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #75EFBD
Design Use Cases for #75EFBD
Vibrant Brand Color
#75EFBD has a strong 79% 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.
Light Background Tint
#75EFBD at 70% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#75EFBD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 155). 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 #75EFBD (hue 155) to its complement at hue 335. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 185. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #75efbd, #ef76a8);
CSS Code for #75EFBD
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About Color #75EFBD (#75EFBD)
#75EFBD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 117 red, 239 green, and 189 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 155 degrees with 79% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #75EFBD is 197/255 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 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #75EFBD against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EF76A8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #75EFBD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #76EF80 and #76E5EF, 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 #75EFBD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #75EFBD?
- #75EFBD is Color #75EFBD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(117, 239, 189), HSL(155, 79%, 70%), and CMYK(51%, 0%, 21%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 197/255.
- Is #75EFBD accessible for text?
- Against white, #75EFBD has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #75EFBD?
- The complementary colour is #EF76A8 (hue 335). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #76EF80 and #76E5EF. The triadic palette adds #BD76EF and #EFBD76 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #75EFBD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #75efbd; or rgb(117, 239, 189); or hsl(155, 79%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 155 79% 70%; 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.