Soft Aqua Bloom

#1c9dd9

Notes

Soft Aqua Bloom (#1C9DD9) 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 (199°, 77%, 48%) 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

#1c9dd9

RGB

rgb(28, 157, 217)

HSL

hsl(199, 77%, 48%)