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#10CBC5 color code is #10CBC5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #10cbc5.

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#10CBC5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #10CBC5 is 0.4685. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.02:1 against white and 10.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#10CBC5 on white2.02:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#10CBC5 on black10.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #10CBC52.02:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #10CBC510.37:1AAA

#10CBC5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #10CBC5?+
The hex code for #10CBC5 is #10CBC5. In RGB it's rgb(16, 203, 197), and in HSL it's hsl(178, 85%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #10CBC5?+
#10CBC5 in RGB is (16, 203, 197). Written in CSS: rgb(16, 203, 197).
What is the CMYK value of #10CBC5?+
#10CBC5 converts to CMYK(92%, 0%, 3%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #10CBC5.
Is #10cbc5 a warm or cool color?+
#10CBC5 (#10CBC5) is a transitional cyan — its hue sits at 178° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #10cbc5 belong to?+
#10CBC5 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 178°, 85%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #10cbc5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#10CBC5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.02:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #10cbc5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #10CBC5 (#10CBC5) is 333 C Pantone 333 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #10CBC5 in design

Practical guidance for using #10cbc5 (#10CBC5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#10CBC5 (#10CBC5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #10CBC5 (#10CBC5) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#10CBC5 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#10CBC5 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.