Turquoise

#35E3AE

General Information about #35E3AE

The hexadecimal color #35E3AE, also known as Turquoise, is a vibrant and refreshing hue located in the cyan-green spectrum. It represents a balance between blue's calmness and green's vitality. This color is often associated with concepts such as clarity, communication, and openness. In color psychology, turquoise is believed to promote feelings of serenity and balance, and it is thought to inspire creativity and intuition. Its presence in design can evoke a sense of trustworthiness and sophistication, making it a popular choice for brands and websites seeking to convey these qualities. The RGB values are R:53, G:227, B:174, and the CMYK values are C:77, M:0, Y:23, K:11.

The color #35E3AE, a vibrant turquoise, offers moderate accessibility. When used as a background color, pairing it with dark text is crucial to ensure sufficient contrast, meeting WCAG guidelines for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. For smaller text sizes, a darker shade is advisable to enhance legibility. When used for interactive elements like buttons or links, hover and focus states should also have clearly distinguishable contrast to assist users with visual impairments or those navigating with assistive technologies. Consider offering alternative color schemes for users with specific visual preferences or sensitivities.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
53 227 174
RGB53 227 174
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
161.72 75.65% 54.9%
161.7275.6554.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
161.72 20.78% 10.98%
161.7220.7810.98HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#35E3AE
rgb53 227 174
hsl161.72 75.65% 54.9%
cmyk76.65% 0% 23.35% 10.98%
hwb161.72 20.78% 10.98%
xyz36.58 58.75 49.46
CMYK
76.65% 0% 23.35% 10.98%
76.65023.3510.98CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
36.58 58.75 49.46
36.5858.7549.46XYZ
X
Y
Z

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