#00C5DC Color Meaning and Information

#00C5DC Color Information

#00C5DC RGB value is (0, 197, 220). The hex color red value is 0, green is 197, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 186°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#00C5DC Color Meaning

Color #00C5DC signifies concentrated coolness, oceanic mystique, and vintage vibrance. #00C5DC bright, green-tinged cyan, identical to Dark Turquoise, suggests tropical waters, 1950s aesthetics, and polished gemstones. Psychologically, color #00C5DC refreshes the mind, sparks creative clarity, and carries a nostalgic yet lively energy. #00C5DC culturally references retro diners, Southwest jewelry, and the vibrant color of a clear lagoon. Spiritually, #00C5DC color represents emotional cleansing, joyful communication, and the preservation of a bright spirit, embodying a cool, clear, and invigorating clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #00C5DC 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

#00C5DC

RGB

rgb(0, 197, 220)

HSL

hsl(186°, 100%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(100%, 10%, 0%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(186°, 100%, 86%)

XYZ

32.8845 45.0998 74.6821

Yxy

45.0998 0.2154 0.2954

Hunter Lab

67.1564 -6.2320 -5.0627

CIE-Lab

72.9576 -32.4265 -23.0047

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)

Green197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue220 / 255 (86%)

86%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#00C5DC 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

#00C5DC 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 #00C5DC 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#00C5DC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00C5DC 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

#00C5DC

protanopia

#5557d6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00C5DC;

Text Color

color: #00C5DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00C5DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00C5DC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00C5DC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C5DC 0%, #007683 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #00C5DC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.