Information about #118B8D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #118B8D belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(17, 139, 141) (6.7% red, 54.5% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 49 / 1 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#118B8D presents itself as a energetic, saturated cyan — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Cyan (#0A888A). Nearby in the Register you will also find ChaosDragon (#139084) and Aesthetic Teal (#0D9494).

In RGB terms — rgb(17, 139, 141) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #118B8D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #118B8D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#118B8D color variations

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#118B8D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #118B8D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dark Cyan color link
Dark Cyan

#0A888A

ChaosDragon color link
ChaosDragon

#139084

Ocean color link
Ocean

#017B92

Teal color link
Teal

#008080

Origin color link
Origin

#009C8A

Niagara color link
Niagara

#06A189

Eastern Blue color link
Eastern Blue

#00879F

#118B8D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#118B8D
  • RGB17, 139, 141
  • CMYK49, 1, 0, 45
  • HSL181°, 78%, 31%
  • HSL Precise180.968°, 78.481%, 30.98%
  • HSV181°, 88%, 55%
  • HSB181°, 88%, 55%
  • HEX ID118B8D
  • DECIMAL ID1149837
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
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