#46DBD6 color
The hex color #46DBD6 is a moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.5% red, 85.9% green and 83.9% blue (70, 219, 214).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 67% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Hammam Blue (#65DCD6), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.36:1).
#46DBD6 color codes
| HEX | #46DBD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(70, 219, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.5%, 85.9%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 67%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 68%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 0%, 2%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.08, -39.46, -8.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.08, 40.46, 192.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.989, 56.816, 72.464) | |
| Decimal | 4643798 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #46DBD6, 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 #46DBD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #46DBD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | 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 #46DBD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ced0d6Protanopia
no red cones#b8c0d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#00e1d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #46dbd6; }
.text { color: #46dbd6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #46dbd6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(70 219 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #46dbd6, #4695db); }
Similar colors
#65dcd6Hammam Blue#11ddddFish Boy#48d1ccMedium Turquoise#5ee7dfNear Moon#40e0d0Turquoise#55ddccJazzy Jade#6fd1c9Hidden Sea Glass#00ccccRobin Egg Blue
Questions
- What color is #46DBD6?
- #46DBD6 is a moderate cyan, closest to the named color Hammam Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #46DBD6?
- The RGB value is 70, 219, 214: 70 red, 219 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #46DBD6?
- The complementary color is #DB464B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #46DBD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.36:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.