Color swatch image showing #00CDD0 with RGB(0,205,208) values

#00CDD0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00CDD0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00CDD0 Color Information

#00CDD0 RGB value is (0, 205, 208). The hex color red value is 0, green is 205, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 181°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent.

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#00CDD0 Color Meaning

Color #00CDD0 signifies concentrated coolness, oceanic mystique, and vintage vibrance. #00CDD0 bright, green-tinged cyan, identical to Dark Turquoise, suggests tropical waters, 1950s aesthetics, and polished gemstones. Psychologically, color #00CDD0 refreshes the mind, sparks creative clarity, and carries a nostalgic yet lively energy. #00CDD0 culturally references retro diners, Southwest jewelry, and the vibrant color of a clear lagoon. Spiritually, #00CDD0 color represents emotional cleansing, joyful communication, and the preservation of a bright spirit, embodying a cool, clear, and invigorating clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #00CDD0 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
#00CDD0
RGB
rgb(0, 205, 208)
HSL
hsl(181°, 100%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 1%, 0%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(181°, 100%, 82%)
XYZ
33.2165 48.2167 67.2306
Yxy
48.2167 0.2234 0.3243
Hunter Lab
69.4382 -8.1420 -3.0150
CIE-Lab
74.9614 -39.8866 -13.4769

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue208 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#00CDD0 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

#00CDD0 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 #00CDD0 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+)

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00CDD0 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

#00CDD0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00CDD0;

Text Color

color: #00CDD0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00CDD0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00CDD040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00CDD0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CDD0 0%, #007c7e 100%);

#00CDD0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00CDD0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.