Deep Aqua Wave

#36bcdd

Notes

Deep Aqua Wave (#36BCDD) 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 (192°, 71%, 54%) 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#36bcdd

RGB

rgb(54, 188, 221)

HSL

hsl(192, 71%, 54%)