Color #13BBDD Color / Colour Code #13BBDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #13bbdd (#13BBDD). The colour is a cyan tone with 84% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #13BBDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#13BBDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 160, 190, and 220 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 190, 310, and 70 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #13BBDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 190 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 190 to 235 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 190 with its complement at 10 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #13BBDD
Lightness variations at hue 190 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #13BBDD
Design Use Cases for #13BBDD
Vibrant Brand Color
#13BBDD has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #13BBDD is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#13BBDD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 190). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #13BBDD (hue 190) to its complement at hue 10. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 220. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #13bbdd, #dd3513);
CSS Code for #13BBDD
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About Color #13BBDD (#13BBDD)
#13BBDD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 19 red, 187 green, and 221 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 11.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 190 degrees with 84% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #13BBDD is 141/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 91% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #13BBDD against white is 2.29:1 and against black is 9.18:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.18:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DD3513 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #13BBDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #13DD99 and #1356DD, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #13BBDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #13BBDD?
- #13BBDD is Color #13BBDD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(19, 187, 221), HSL(190, 84%, 47%), and CMYK(91%, 15%, 0%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 141/255.
- Is #13BBDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #13BBDD has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.18:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #13BBDD?
- The complementary colour is #DD3513 (hue 10). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #13DD99 and #1356DD. The triadic palette adds #DD13BB and #BBDD13 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #13BBDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #13bbdd; or rgb(19, 187, 221); or hsl(190, 84%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 190 84% 47%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.