Super Rare Jade color: hex code #14BAB4
Super Rare Jade has the hex code #14BAB4. It is a vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 7.8% red, 72.9% green and 70.6% blue (20, 186, 180).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 81% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 89% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.71:1).
Super Rare Jade (#14BAB4) color codes
| HEX | #14BAB4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(20, 186, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(7.8%, 72.9%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 81%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 89%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(89%, 0%, 3%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.43, -39.01, -7.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.43, 39.81, 191.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.082, 38.558, 49.239) | |
| Decimal | 1358516 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Super Rare Jade, 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 #14BAB4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #14BAB4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.71:1 | 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 #14BAB4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aeb0b4Protanopia
no red cones#9aa0b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#00bfb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #14bab4; }
.text { color: #14bab4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #14bab4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(20 186 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #14bab4, #146dba); }Similar colors
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See #14BAB4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #14BAB4?
- #14BAB4 is a vivid cyan known as Super Rare Jade. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Super Rare Jade?
- The RGB value is 20, 186, 180: 20 red, 186 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Super Rare Jade?
- The complementary color is #BA141A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #14BAB4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.71:1 and white text 2.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.