Color swatch image showing Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) with RGB(29,172,214) values

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) Color Information

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) RGB value is (29, 172, 214). The hex color red value is 29, green is 172, and blue is 214. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 86 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent, 16 percent.

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Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) Color Meaning

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) signifies refreshing clarity, invigorating focus, and thoughtful energy. In color psychology, it encourages mental alertness, reflective thinking, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) appears in textiles, design, and natural symbolism, representing vitality, calmness, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) embodies conscious awareness, balanced engagement, and deliberate reflection. It supports mindful action and steady thought.

Color Conversion

Convert Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) 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
#1DACD6
RGB
rgb(29, 172, 214)
HSL
hsl(194°, 76%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(86%, 20%, 0%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(194°, 86%, 84%)
XYZ
27.3968 34.6213 68.8569
Yxy
34.6213 0.2093 0.2645
Hunter Lab
58.8399 -3.0140 -5.4042
CIE-Lab
65.4528 -20.8031 -31.2335

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green172 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue214 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) 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

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) 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 Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) 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
#1DACD6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1DACD6 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

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6)

protanopia

#5b5ccc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1DACD6;

Text Color

color: #1DACD6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1DACD6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1DACD640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1DACD6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1DACD6 0%, #116680 100%);

Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Bright Cerulean (#1DACD6) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.