Color swatch image showing #00CED5 with RGB(0,206,213) values

#00CED5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00CED5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00CED5 Color Information

#00CED5 RGB value is (0, 206, 213). The hex color red value is 0, green is 206, and blue is 213. Its HSL format shows a hue of 182°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 16 percent.

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#00CED5 Color Meaning

Color #00CED5 signifies concentrated coolness, oceanic mystique, and vintage vibrance. #00CED5 bright, green-tinged cyan, identical to Dark Turquoise, suggests tropical waters, 1950s aesthetics, and polished gemstones. Psychologically, color #00CED5 refreshes the mind, sparks creative clarity, and carries a nostalgic yet lively energy. #00CED5 culturally references retro diners, Southwest jewelry, and the vibrant color of a clear lagoon. Spiritually, #00CED5 color represents emotional cleansing, joyful communication, and the preservation of a bright spirit, embodying a cool, clear, and invigorating clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #00CED5 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
#00CED5
RGB
rgb(0, 206, 213)
HSL
hsl(182°, 100%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 3%, 0%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(182°, 100%, 84%)
XYZ
34.0815 48.9467 70.6022
Yxy
48.9467 0.2218 0.3186
Hunter Lab
69.9619 -8.0921 -3.5691
CIE-Lab
75.4182 -38.8242 -15.4900

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Blue213 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#00CED5 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

#00CED5 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 #00CED5 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.

#FFFFFF
#00CED5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00CED5 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

#00CED5

protanopia

#595bd3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00CED5;

Text Color

color: #00CED5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00CED5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00CED540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00CED5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CED5 0%, #007c80 100%);

#00CED5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00CED5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.