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#04CDC3 — Cyan

#04CDC3 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 177° 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.

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Tints and shades of #04CDC3

Color schemes using #04CDC3

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#04CDC3 FAQ

What color is #04CDC3?

#04CDC3 is a shade of cyan in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 96% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #04CDC3?

#04CDC3 is rgb(4, 205, 195) in RGB, hsl(177, 96%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 0%, 5%, 20%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #04CDC3?

White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.53:1.

What colors go well with #04CDC3?

Its direct complement is #CD040E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD0473 and #CD5F04 gives you contrast without the vibration.