DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) Color Information
DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) RGB value is (0, 206, 209). The hex color red value is 0, green is 206, and blue is 209. 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.
DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) Color Meaning
DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) signifies concentrated coolness, oceanic mystique, and vintage vibrance. This bright, green-tinged cyan, identical to Dark Turquoise, suggests tropical waters, 1950s aesthetics, and polished gemstones. Psychologically, DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) refreshes the mind, sparks creative clarity, and carries a nostalgic yet lively energy. It culturally references retro diners, Southwest jewelry, and the vibrant color of a clear lagoon. Spiritually, this color represents emotional cleansing, joyful communication, and the preservation of a bright spirit, embodying a cool, clear, and invigorating clarity.
Color Conversion
Convert DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) 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.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
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Color Variations
DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) 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
DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) 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 DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #00CED1 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
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DarkTurquoise (#00CED1) Color FAQs
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