Aqua Fiesta color: hex code #96E2E1
Aqua Fiesta has the hex code #96E2E1. It is a light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 88.6% green and 88.2% blue (150, 226, 225).
Its hue angle is 179°, with 57% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.26:1).
Aqua Fiesta (#96E2E1) color codes
| HEX | #96E2E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 226, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 88.6%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(179, 57%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(179, 34%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.15, -23.54, -6.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.15, 24.55, 196.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.36, 66.31, 81.207) | |
| Decimal | 9888481 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Aqua Fiesta, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #96E2E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96E2E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #96E2E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9dbe1Protanopia
no red cones#cbd0e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#79e6e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96e2e1; }
.text { color: #96e2e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96e2e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 226 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96e2e1, #96bde2); }Similar colors
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See #96E2E1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #96E2E1?
- #96E2E1 is a light, moderate cyan known as Aqua Fiesta. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Aqua Fiesta?
- The RGB value is 150, 226, 225: 150 red, 226 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Aqua Fiesta?
- The complementary color is #E29697, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96E2E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.26:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.