Color swatch image showing Cyan3 (#00CDCD) with RGB(0,205,205) values

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Cyan3 (#00CDCD) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) Color Information

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) RGB value is (0, 205, 205). The hex color red value is 0, green is 205, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 180°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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rgb(0, 205, 205)
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Cyan3 (#00CDCD) Color Meaning

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) conveys grounded luminosity, functional brightness, and chromatic balance. Cyan3 (#00CDCD) is a mid-saturation cyan that mirrors tropical tide pools and mineral springs—vivid yet plausible. Unlike spectral cyan, it carries enough depth to feel natural; unlike teal, it avoids earthiness. In environmental and wellness branding, this hue signals clean energy, pure water, and digital refresh. Psychological studies link such balanced cyans to increased perceived credibility in sustainability and health tech claims. In design systems, Cyan3 (#00CDCD) functions as a versatile accent for interactive elements, data highlights, and brand identifiers. It offers strong contrast against deep blues and charcoals, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is good on coated stocks, though slightly muted compared to screen. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in brands using Cyan3 (#00CDCD) versus brighter alternatives in eco-conscious markets. Symbolically, Cyan3 (#00CDCD) represents energy that sustains. It is not the flash of a spark but the flow of a current—data streams, clean water, renewable grids. In spiritual practice, it aligns with the throat and heart chakras in tandem: communication that heals. Designers choose Cyan3 (#00CDCD) when they want to signal vibrancy with responsibility. Its clarity is conscious.

Color Conversion

Convert Cyan3 (#00CDCD) 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
#00CDCD
RGB
rgb(0, 205, 205)
HSL
hsl(180°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(180°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
32.8508 48.0704 65.3047
Yxy
48.0704 0.2247 0.3287
Hunter Lab
69.3328 -8.2757 -2.6494
CIE-Lab
74.8693 -40.7870 -11.9937

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue205 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) 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

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) 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 Cyan3 (#00CDCD) 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
#00CDCD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00CDCD 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

Cyan3 (#00CDCD)

protanopia

#595bcd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00CDCD;

Text Color

color: #00CDCD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00CDCD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00CDCD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CDCD 0%, #007b7b 100%);

Cyan3 (#00CDCD) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Cyan3 (#00CDCD) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.