Plush Aqua Velvet

#15a1cb

Notes

Plush Aqua Velvet (#15A1CB) 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 (194°, 81%, 44%) 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

#15a1cb

RGB

rgb(21, 161, 203)

HSL

hsl(194, 81%, 44%)