paleturquoise 3

#96CDCD

X11 color

Paleturquoise 3 (#96CDCD) is a medium-light X11 Pale Turquoise — a muted, somewhat desaturated blue-green with a tranquil quality. This depth gives it a more substantial presence while retaining gentle calm, making it suitable for healthcare environments, meditation app backgrounds, and mid-tone design systems requiring a composed, non-assertive turquoise.

Color Values

HEX

#96CDCD

RGB

150, 205, 205

HSL

180.0, 35.5%, 69.6%

HSV

180.0, 26.8%, 80.4%

CMYK

26.8%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.8104 0.0567 196.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #96CDCD;
color: #96CDCD;
border-color: #96CDCD;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 200 #A5F3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

11.91:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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