#15C9E5 Color Information

Hex color code: #15C9E5

#15C9E5 is a eye-catching cyan color. In RGB it is (21, 201, 229), and in HSL it is (188°, 83%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Turquoise

HEX

#15C9E5

RGB

21, 201, 229

HSL

188°, 83%, 49%

CMYK

91%, 12%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #15C9E5;
background-color: #15C9E5;
border-color: #15C9E5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #15C9E5;
border: 2px solid #15C9E5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#15C9E5]
text-[#15C9E5]
border-[#15C9E5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_15C9E5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #15C9E5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #15C9E5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #15C9E5; 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 #15C9E5; background-color: #15C9E515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #15C9E520; border-left: 4px solid #15C9E5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #15C9E5; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #15C9E5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

21, 201, 229

Red: 21 / Green: 201 / Blue: 229

HSL

188°, 83%, 49%

Hue: 188° / Saturation: 83% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

91%, 12%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 91% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #15C9E5?

#15C9E5 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E53115

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #15C9E5 to RGB:

rgb(21, 201, 229)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #15C9E5 to HSL:

hsl(188, 83%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #15C9E5 to CMYK:

cmyk(91%, 12%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#15C9E5 is a striking cyan color with RGB values of 21, 201, 229 and HSL of 188°, 83%, 49%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #15C9E5 is #E53115, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #15E599.

Use #15C9E5 in CSS: color: #15C9E5 or background-color: #15C9E5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #15C9E5

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.52:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #15C9E5?

#15C9E5 is a striking cyan color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #15C9E5?

#15C9E5 in RGB is (21, 201, 229) - 21 red, 201 green, and 229 blue.

How to use #15C9E5 in CSS?

Use #15C9E5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #15C9E5?

#E53115 (complementary), #15E599 (analogous), and #0F8B9F (lighter shade) work well with #15C9E5.