Color #17CCDD Color / Colour Code #17CCDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #17ccdd (#17CCDD). The colour is a cyan tone with 81% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #17CCDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#17CCDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 155, 185, and 215 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 185, 305, and 65 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #17CCDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 185 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 185 to 230 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 185 with its complement at 5 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 #17CCDD
Lightness variations at hue 185 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #17CCDD
Design Use Cases for #17CCDD
Vibrant Brand Color
#17CCDD has a strong 81% 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 48% lightness, #17CCDD 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
#17CCDD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 185). 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 #17CCDD (hue 185) to its complement at hue 5. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 215. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17ccdd, #de2817);
CSS Code for #17CCDD
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Colors visually similar to #17CCDD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #17CCDD (#17CCDD)
#17CCDD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 204 green, and 221 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 185 degrees with 81% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #17CCDD is 152/255 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 90% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #17CCDD against white is 1.96:1 and against black is 10.72:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.72:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DE2817 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #17CCDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #17DE8B and #176ADE, 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 #17CCDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #17CCDD?
- #17CCDD is Color #17CCDD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(23, 204, 221), HSL(185, 81%, 48%), and CMYK(90%, 8%, 0%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 152/255.
- Is #17CCDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #17CCDD has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.72:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #17CCDD?
- The complementary colour is #DE2817 (hue 5). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #17DE8B and #176ADE. The triadic palette adds #DE17CD and #CDDE17 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #17CCDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #17ccdd; or rgb(23, 204, 221); or hsl(185, 81%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 185 81% 48%; 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.