Quiet Aqua Shimmer

#1cd9c9

Notes

Quiet Aqua Shimmer (#1CD9C9) 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 (175°, 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#1cd9c9

RGB

rgb(28, 217, 201)

HSL

hsl(175, 77%, 48%)