Color swatch image showing #20B2AB with RGB(32,178,171) values

#20B2AB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #20B2AB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#20B2AB Color Information

#20B2AB RGB value is (32, 178, 171). The hex color red value is 32, green is 178, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 177°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 82 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent, 30 percent.

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#20B2AB Color Meaning

Color #20B2AB conveys refreshing calm, revitalizing energy, and balanced clarity. Its green-blue hue evokes shallow waters and lush foliage. Psychologically, color #20B2AB promotes relaxation, focus, and emotional rejuvenation. In design, color #20B2AB is ideal for eco-conscious, coastal, or tranquil palettes, enhancing harmony and visual balance. Symbolically, #20B2AB represents renewal, serenity, and fluid vitality. Spiritually, color #20B2AB encourages grounded mindfulness, inner calm, and restorative awareness. Across cultures, #20B2AB resonates with water symbolism, natural beauty, and peaceful environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #20B2AB 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
#20B2AB
RGB
rgb(32, 178, 171)
HSL
hsl(177°, 70%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(82%, 0%, 4%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(177°, 82%, 70%)
XYZ
23.8667 35.0881 44.0429
Yxy
35.0881 0.2317 0.3407
Hunter Lab
59.2352 -5.2227 -1.0193
CIE-Lab
65.8172 -37.2170 -6.8473

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#20B2AB 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

#20B2AB 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 #20B2AB 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #20B2AB 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

#20B2AB

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #20B2AB;

Text Color

color: #20B2AB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #20B2AB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #20B2AB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #20B2AB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20B2AB 0%, #136b66 100%);

#20B2AB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #20B2AB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.