DarkTurquoise — #00CED1 HEX Color

#00CED1rgb(0, 206, 209)

About DarkTurquoise

DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) is a cool, mid, vivid cyan tone with a hue of 181°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 41%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.95:1, while on black it reaches 10.75:1 — so prefer black text when using #00CED1 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#00CED1

RGBrgb(0, 206, 209)

HSLhsl(181°, 100%, 41%)

CMYKcmyk(100%, 1%, 0%, 18%)

CIELABLab(75.3, -40, -13.5)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.95:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

10.75:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #00CED1 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #00CED1;

color: #00CED1;

border: 2px solid #00CED1;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CED1, #d10300);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #00ced1;
  --color-primary-rgb: 0, 206, 209;
  --color-primary-hsl: 181, 100%, 41%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #00CED1?

Color #00CED1 is commonly known as DarkTurquoise. It is a cool, mid, vivid cyan tone.

Is #00CED1 a warm or cool color?

DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) is a cool color. With a hue of 181°, it falls in the cyan family.

What colors go well with #00CED1?

Colors that pair well with DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) include its complementary color (#D10300), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.