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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#17A6EA — Cyan
#17A6EA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #17A6EA
- f1fafe
- c6e9fa
- 9bd9f6
- 70c9f2
- 45b8ee
- 1aa8ea
- 128bc3
- 0e6c98
- 0a4e6d
- 062f42
- 021117
Color schemes using #17A6EA
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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#17A6EA FAQ
What color is #17A6EA?
#17A6EA is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 83% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #17A6EA?
#17A6EA is rgb(23, 166, 234) in RGB, hsl(199, 83%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(90%, 29%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #17A6EA?
White text on this background reaches 2.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.68:1.
What colors go well with #17A6EA?
Its direct complement is #E95916. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9163C and #E9C316 gives you contrast without the vibration.