#16E2D3

A medium, vivid cyan closely aligning with Turquoise.

About #16E2D3

The precise color #16E2D3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Turquoise. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 226, and 211.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 90% C, 0% M, 7% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

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#16E2D3
RGB22, 226, 211
HSL175.6°, 82.3%, 48.6%
CMYK90%, 0%, 7%, 11%
HSV175.6°, 90.3%, 88.6%
LAB81.4, -47.5, -5.4
XYZ39.3, 59.3, 71.0
Decimal1499859

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.63:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.85:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #16E2D3; }
.text-color { color: #16E2D3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #16E2D3; }

Similar Colors

Turquoise
#40E0D0