#11D6B1 Hex Color

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This vivid, neon-leaning teal radiates a cold, electrifying energy. Because of its high saturation, use #11d6b1 sparingly as an accent to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or UI icons rather than as a dominant background. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate tones if you are curious about what colors make gray. Black text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring functional design choices.

Questions about #11d6b1

What is #11d6b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11d6b1 is rgb(17, 214, 177), in HSL hsl(169, 85%, 45%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 17%, 16%.
How should I use #11d6b1 in interface design?
#11d6b1 works best as a punchy accent rather than a primary background color because of its intense saturation. It is perfect for drawing eyes to call-to-action buttons or specific UI icons when paired with charcoal or dark neutral text.
Is #11d6b1 readable on white or black?
#11d6b1 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.