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#00BCD4 Color — #00BCD4

Complete color reference for #00BCD4: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#00BCD4
RGBrgb(0, 188, 212)
HSLhsl(187, 100%, 42%)
HSVhsv(187, 100%, 83%)
CMYKC:100% M:11% Y:0% K:17%
CSS Color#00BCD4
Decimal48340
Luminance0.4072

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#00BCD4 on White
Ratio: 2.3:1 — Fail
#00BCD4 on Black
Ratio: 9.14:1 — AAA
White on #00BCD4
Ratio: 2.3:1 — Fail
Black on #00BCD4
Ratio: 9.14:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F2FCFD
100#D9F5F9
200#B3EBF2
300#8CE1EC
400#59D3E3
500#00BCD4
600#0096AA
700#00717F
800#004B55
900#002F35

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #00BCD4?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(0, 188, 212). The red channel is 0, green is 188, and blue is 212 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #00BCD4?

The HSL value is hsl(187, 100%, 42%). Hue is 187°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #00BCD4 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #00BCD4 achieves a 2.3:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.14:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #00BCD4?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #00BCD4 is #D61900.