Quiet Aqua Ink

#1ae0d6

Notes

Quiet Aqua Ink (#1AE0D6) 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 (177°, 79%, 49%) 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

#1ae0d6

RGB

rgb(26, 224, 214)

HSL

hsl(177, 79%, 49%)