analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#04AFCD — Cyan
#04AFCD is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 189° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#04afcd
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Tints and shades of #04AFCD
- f0fcff
- c2f5fe
- 94edfd
- 66e5fc
- 38defb
- 0ad6fa
- 04b2d1
- 038ba3
- 026475
- 013d47
- 011519
Color schemes using #04AFCD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#04AFCD FAQ
What color is #04AFCD?
#04AFCD is a shade of cyan in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 96% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #04AFCD?
#04AFCD is rgb(4, 175, 205) in RGB, hsl(189, 96%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 15%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #04AFCD?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.02:1.
What colors go well with #04AFCD?
Its direct complement is #CD2204. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD044A and #CD8704 gives you contrast without the vibration.