Quiet Aqua Bloom

#1cb0ca

Notes

Quiet Aqua Bloom (#1CB0CA) 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°, 76%, 45%) 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

#1cb0ca

RGB

rgb(28, 176, 202)

HSL

hsl(189, 76%, 45%)