Dusky Aqua Gloss

#169fda

Notes

Dusky Aqua Gloss (#169FDA) 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 (198°, 82%, 47%) 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 orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#169fda

RGB

rgb(22, 159, 218)

HSL

hsl(198, 82%, 47%)