Soft Aqua Tide

#11c5b6

Notes

Soft Aqua Tide (#11C5B6) is a true cyan with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (175°, 84%, 42%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#11c5b6

RGB

rgb(17, 197, 182)

HSL

hsl(175, 84%, 42%)