Rich Aqua Velvet

#16afca

Notes

Rich Aqua Velvet (#16AFCA) 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 (189°, 80%, 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

#16afca

RGB

rgb(22, 175, 202)

HSL

hsl(189, 80%, 44%)