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#15C6AF Color — #15C6AF

Complete color reference for #15C6AF: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#15C6AF
RGBrgb(21, 198, 175)
HSLhsl(172, 81%, 43%)
HSVhsv(172, 89%, 78%)
CMYKC:89% M:0% Y:12% K:22%
CSS Color#15C6AF
Decimal1427119
Luminance0.4364

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#15C6AF on White
Ratio: 2.16:1 — Fail
#15C6AF on Black
Ratio: 9.73:1 — AAA
White on #15C6AF
Ratio: 2.16:1 — Fail
Black on #15C6AF
Ratio: 9.73:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F3FCFB
100#DCF6F3
200#B9EEE7
300#96E5DB
400#67DACB
500#15C6AF
600#119E8C
700#0D7769
800#084F46
900#05322C

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #15C6AF?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(21, 198, 175). The red channel is 21, green is 198, and blue is 175 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #15C6AF?

The HSL value is hsl(172, 81%, 43%). Hue is 172°, saturation is 81%, and lightness is 43%.

Does #15C6AF meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #15C6AF achieves a 2.16:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.73:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #15C6AF?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #15C6AF is #C6152D.