Color swatch image showing #00B1CE with RGB(0,177,206) values

#00B1CE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00B1CE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00B1CE Color Information

#00B1CE RGB value is (0, 177, 206). The hex color red value is 0, green is 177, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 188°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#00B1CE Color Meaning

Color #00B1CE embodies clarity, exploration, and refreshing energy. #00B1CE vibrant turquoise color #00B1CE evokes tropical waters, aquatic environments, and invigorating openness. Psychologically, #00B1CE promotes mental clarity, calm focus, and emotional rejuvenation, enhancing alertness without overstimulation. Culturally, color #00B1CE is prominent in aquatic sports, design, and digital media, symbolizing vitality, openness, and adventurous spirit. Spiritually, #00B1CE channels emotional balance, intuitive insight, and energetic flow, fostering self-expression, creativity, and a sense of liberation. Its bright, refreshing hue inspires both focus and calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #00B1CE across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#00B1CE
RGB
rgb(0, 177, 206)
HSL
hsl(188°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 14%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(188°, 100%, 81%)
XYZ
26.8627 35.9005 63.9062
Yxy
35.9005 0.2121 0.2834
Hunter Lab
59.9170 -4.0440 -4.3828
CIE-Lab
66.4438 -27.2355 -25.3077

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#00B1CE harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#00B1CE harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #00B1CE for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00B1CE appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#00B1CE

protanopia

#4d4ec7

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00B1CE;

Text Color

color: #00B1CE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00B1CE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00B1CE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00B1CE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B1CE 0%, #006a7b 100%);

#00B1CE Color FAQs

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