Bold Aqua Blue
A vivid, cool dark teal.
#00BABD
rgb(0, 186, 189)
Color formats
HEX
#00BABD
RGB
rgb(0, 186, 189)
HSL
hsl(181, 100%, 37.1%)
HSV
hsv(181, 100%, 74.1%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 1.6%, 0%, 25.9%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Bold Aqua Blue.
Lightest
#8AFDFF
Lighter
#24FBFF
Base
#00BABD
Darker
#005657
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Bold Aqua Blue works
Bold Aqua Blue (#00BABD) is a vivid, cool dark teal. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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