#16D3BD
A medium, vivid cyan closely aligning with Turquoise.
About #16D3BD
The hex code #16D3BD represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Turquoise. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 211, 189).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 90% C, 0% M, 10% Y, and 17% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16D3BD
RGB22, 211, 189
HSL173.0°, 81.1%, 45.7%
CMYK90%, 0%, 10%, 17%
HSV173.0°, 89.6%, 82.7%
LAB76.3, -47.2, -1.2
XYZ32.8, 50.4, 56.1
Decimal1495997
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.09:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.42:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16D3BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #16D3BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16D3BD;
}