HEX Color #1DB6C5 (Darkturquoise)

About #1DB6C5

The precise color #1DB6C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkturquoise. In the RGB color space, it consists of 29 red, 182 green, and 197 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 85% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 23% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1DB6C5

RGB29, 182, 197

HSL185.4°, 74.3%, 44.3%

CMYK85%, 8%, 0%, 23%

HSV185.4°, 85.3%, 77.3%

LAB67.8, -31.4, -18.2

XYZ27.3, 37.7, 58.7

Decimal1947333

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#1DB6C5 #C52C1D

Analogous

#1DC580 #1D61C5

Triadic

#C51DB5 #B5C51D

Tetradic

#801DC5 #C52C1D #61C51D

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

#1DB6C5

#36BECB

#4FC6D1

#68CED8

#81D6DE

#9ADEE5

#B3E6EB

#CCEEF2

#E5F6F8

#FFFFFF

Shades (Adding Black)

#1DB6C5

#19A1AF

#168D99

#137983

#10656D

#0C5057

#093C41

#06282B

#031415

#000000

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.46:1

Text on #FFFFFF

FAIL

8.55:1

Text on #000000

AAA

2.35:1

Text on #F8FAFC

FAIL

7.27:1

Text on #0F172A

AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1DB6C5; }

.text-color { color: #1DB6C5; }

.border-color { border: 2px solid #1DB6C5; }

Similar Colors

Darkturquoise

#00CED1