#118C97 Color Information

Hex color code: #118C97

The hex color #118C97 is a bold cyan with RGB values of (17, 140, 151) and HSL of (185°, 80%, 33%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Cyan
HEX
#118C97
RGB
17, 140, 151
HSL
185°, 80%, 33%
CMYK
89%, 7%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #118C97;
background-color: #118C97;
border-color: #118C97;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #118C97;
border: 2px solid #118C97;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#118C97]
text-[#118C97]
border-[#118C97]
shadow-[0_0_10px_118C97]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #118C97, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #118C97; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #118C97; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #118C97; background-color: #118C9715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #118C9720; border-left: 4px solid #118C97; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #118C97; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #118C97 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

17, 140, 151

Red: 17 / Green: 140 / Blue: 151

HSL

185°, 80%, 33%

Hue: 185° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 33%

CMYK

89%, 7%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 89% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #118C97?

#118C97 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #118C97 to RGB:

rgb(17, 140, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #118C97 to HSL:

hsl(185, 80%, 33%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #118C97 to CMYK:

cmyk(89%, 7%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#118C97 is a striking cyan color with RGB values of 17, 140, 151 and HSL of 185°, 80%, 33%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #118C97 is #971C11, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #11975F.

Use #118C97 in CSS: color: #118C97 or background-color: #118C97. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #118C97

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.22:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #118C97?

#118C97 is a striking cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #118C97?

#118C97 in RGB is (17, 140, 151) - 17 red, 140 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #118C97 in CSS?

Use #118C97 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #118C97?

#971C11 (complementary), #11975F (analogous), and #094C53 (lighter shade) work well with #118C97.