Color swatch image showing #00CDDD with RGB(0,205,221) values
Color swatch image showing #00CDDD with RGB(0,205,221) values

#00CDDD Color Meaning and Information

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

#00CDDD Color Information

#00CDDD RGB value is (0, 205, 221). The hex color red value is 0, green is 205, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 184°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 7 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#00CDDD Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #00CDDD 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
#00CDDD
RGB
rgb(0, 205, 221)
HSL
hsl(184°, 100%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 7%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(184°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
34.8825 48.8831 76.0035
Yxy
48.8831 0.2183 0.3060
Hunter Lab
69.9165 -7.5268 -4.6942
CIE-Lab
75.3785 -35.8924 -19.8648

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#00CDDD 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

#00CDDD 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 #00CDDD 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
#00CDDD

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 #00CDDD 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

#00CDDD

protanopia

#595bd9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00CDDD;

Text Color

color: #00CDDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00CDDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00CDDD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CDDD 0%, #007a83 100%);

#00CDDD Color FAQs

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