Crisp Aqua Ripple

#18c9bd

Notes

Crisp Aqua Ripple (#18C9BD) 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 (176°, 79%, 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

#18c9bd

RGB

rgb(24, 201, 189)

HSL

hsl(176, 79%, 44%)