#16A0BD
A medium, vivid cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #16A0BD
The precise color #16A0BD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cadetblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 160, 189).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 88% cyan and 15% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16A0BD
RGB22, 160, 189
HSL190.4°, 79.1%, 41.4%
CMYK88%, 15%, 0%, 26%
HSV190.4°, 88.4%, 74.1%
LAB60.8, -23.5, -24.5
XYZ22.1, 29.0, 52.6
Decimal1482941
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.80:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.78:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16A0BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #16A0BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16A0BD;
}