Color swatch image showing #20B2BD with RGB(32,178,189) values

#20B2BD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #20B2BD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#20B2BD Color Information

#20B2BD RGB value is (32, 178, 189). The hex color red value is 32, green is 178, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 184°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 83 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

#20B2BD color swatch
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#20B2BD Color Meaning

Color #20B2BD signifies open communication, fluid clarity, and refreshing expansiveness. #20B2BD vibrant cyan blue mirrors tropical shallow waters. Color #20B2BD suggests transparency, mental flow, and invigorating coolness. Psychologically, #20B2BD stimulates clear thinking and verbal expression while calming nervous energy. Color #20B2BD bridges emotional and intellectual realms. #20B2BD culturally references oceanic exploration, poolside leisure, and digital interfaces that prioritize user-friendly communication. Symbolically, color #20B2BD represents trustworthiness in dialogue, the flow of information, and a welcoming demeanor. Spiritually, #20B2BD links to the throat chakra, facilitating truthful expression and clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #20B2BD 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
#20B2BD
RGB
rgb(32, 178, 189)
HSL
hsl(184°, 71%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(83%, 6%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(184°, 83%, 74%)
XYZ
25.7014 35.8220 53.7038
Yxy
35.8220 0.2230 0.3109
Hunter Lab
59.8515 -4.6443 -2.5933
CIE-Lab
66.3837 -31.7746 -15.9791

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#20B2BD 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

#20B2BD 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 #20B2BD 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+)

2.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #20B2BD 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

#20B2BD

protanopia

#5f61ba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #20B2BD;

Text Color

color: #20B2BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #20B2BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #20B2BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #20B2BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20B2BD 0%, #136a70 100%);

#20B2BD Color FAQs

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