Deep Aqua Thread

#279dd3

Notes

Deep Aqua Thread (#279DD3) 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°, 69%, 49%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. 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

#279dd3

RGB

rgb(39, 157, 211)

HSL

hsl(199, 69%, 49%)