Color swatch image showing #66CDAD with RGB(102,205,173) values

#66CDAD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #66CDAD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#66CDAD Color Information

#66CDAD RGB value is (102, 205, 173). The hex color red value is 102, green is 205, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 161°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 0 percent, 16 percent, 20 percent.

#66CDAD color swatch
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#66CDAD Color Meaning

Color #66CDAD reflects balance, moderation, and emotional steadiness. #66CDAD soft teal green tone (#66CDAD) sits comfortably between cool and warm influences, creating a sense of calm movement rather than stillness. #66CDAD signals adaptability and quiet confidence rather than dominance. From a psychological angle, color #66CDAD reduces mental fatigue and supports steady concentration. #66CDAD helps people stay engaged without overstimulation, which makes #66CDAD effective in workspaces and learning environments. Culturally, #66CDAD appears in healthcare design, environmental branding, and wellness spaces where reassurance matters. On a symbolic level, #66CDAD represents equilibrium, compromise, and sustainable growth rooted in patience.

Color Conversion

Convert #66CDAD 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
#66CDAD
RGB
rgb(102, 205, 173)
HSL
hsl(161°, 51%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 0%, 16%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(161°, 50%, 80%)
XYZ
34.8536 49.5046 47.2535
Yxy
49.5046 0.2648 0.3761
Hunter Lab
70.3595 -7.9799 1.3788
CIE-Lab
75.7641 -37.6531 6.7924

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#66CDAD 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

#66CDAD 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 #66CDAD 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
#66CDAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66CDAD 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

#66CDAD

protanopia

#9394b5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66CDAD;

Text Color

color: #66CDAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66CDAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66CDAD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #66CDAD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66CDAD 0%, #2c876a 100%);

#66CDAD Color FAQs

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