Color #17DDBB Color / Colour Code #17DDBB
This page shows the hex color code for color #17ddbb (#17DDBB). 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 #17DDBB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#17DDBB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 140, 170, and 200 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 170, 290, and 50 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #17DDBB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 170 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 170 to 215 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 170 with its complement at 350 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 #17DDBB
Lightness variations at hue 170 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #17DDBB
Design Use Cases for #17DDBB
Vibrant Brand Color
#17DDBB 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, #17DDBB 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
#17DDBB is in the cyan spectrum (hue 170). 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 #17DDBB (hue 170) to its complement at hue 350. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 200. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17ddbb, #de1738);
CSS Code for #17DDBB
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About Color #17DDBB (#17DDBB)
#17DDBB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 221 green, and 187 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 170 degrees with 81% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #17DDBB is 158/255 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, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #17DDBB against white is 1.74:1 and against black is 12.10:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.10:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DE1738 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #17DDBB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #17DE59 and #179BDE, 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 #17DDBB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #17DDBB?
- #17DDBB is Color #17DDBB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(23, 221, 187), HSL(170, 81%, 48%), and CMYK(90%, 0%, 15%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 158/255.
- Is #17DDBB accessible for text?
- Against white, #17DDBB has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.10:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #17DDBB?
- The complementary colour is #DE1738 (hue 350). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #17DE59 and #179BDE. The triadic palette adds #BC17DE and #DEBC17 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #17DDBB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #17ddbb; or rgb(23, 221, 187); or hsl(170, 81%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 170 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.