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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #16B5E1 it is the complementary color #E94A1E. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #16B5E1. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #1BB5DC, #2CC7EF, #3DD9FF, #4EEBFF and #5FFDFF

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #16B5E1. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B5E1, #05A3CE, #0091BB, #007FA8 and #006D95

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B3DF, #167DDF, #1647DF, #1B16DF and #5116DF

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B3DF, #167DDF, #1647DF and #1616DF

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #16B5E1 shade matches the following richer shades: #16B3DF and #02BEF3

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B3DF, #2AA8CB, #3E9DB7, #5192A3 and #658690

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16DF9F, #16DFD5, #16B3DF, #167EDF and #1648DF

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #0F7794, #1295B9, #16B3DF, #33C3EB and #59CEEF

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B5E1, #6A16DF and #DFBA16

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B5E1, #DF16B3 and #B3DF16

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B5E1, #6A16DF, #DF4216 and #8BDF16

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #16B5E1 shade: #16B5E1, #A616DF, #DF4216 and #4FDF16

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 12

HEX #16B5E1

RGB 22 181 225

HSL 193, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 68.5, -22.12, -32.57

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 68 / 87 / 9

HEX #E94A1E

RGB 233 74 30

HSL 13, 0.82%, 0.52%

LAB 54.36, 59.45, 56.98

 

CMYK 88 / 18 / 0 / 14

HEX #1BB5DC

RGB 27 181 220

HSL 192.12, 0.78%, 0.48%

LAB 68.35, -23.54, -30.06

 

CMYK 82 / 17 / 0 / 6

HEX #2CC7EF

RGB 44 199 239

HSL 192.31, 0.86%, 0.55%

LAB 74.58, -25.21, -30.75

 

CMYK 76 / 15 / 0 / 0

HEX #3DD9FF

RGB 61 217 255

HSL 191.75, 1%, 0.62%

LAB 80.65, -27.51, -29.96

 

CMYK 69 / 8 / 0 / 0

HEX #4EEBFF

RGB 78 235 255

HSL 186.78, 1%, 0.65%

LAB 86.13, -34.2, -21.56

 

CMYK 63 / 1 / 0 / 0

HEX #5FFDFF

RGB 95 253 255

HSL 180.75, 1%, 0.69%

LAB 91.64, -40.13, -13.24

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 12

HEX #16B5E1

RGB 22 181 225

HSL 193, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 68.5, -22.12, -32.57

 

CMYK 98 / 21 / 0 / 19

HEX #05A3CE

RGB 5 163 206

HSL 192.84, 0.95%, 0.41%

LAB 62.24, -19.89, -31.79

 

CMYK 100 / 22 / 0 / 27

HEX #0091BB

RGB 0 145 187

HSL 193.48, 1%, 0.37%

LAB 55.93, -17.19, -30.91

 

CMYK 100 / 24 / 0 / 34

HEX #007FA8

RGB 0 127 168

HSL 194.64, 1%, 0.33%

LAB 49.5, -14.21, -30

 

CMYK 100 / 27 / 0 / 42

HEX #006D95

RGB 0 109 149

HSL 196.11, 1%, 0.29%

LAB 42.92, -11.11, -29.11

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 13

HEX #16B3DF

RGB 22 179 223

HSL 193.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 67.83, -21.76, -32.51

 

CMYK 90 / 44 / 0 / 13

HEX #167DDF

RGB 22 125 223

HSL 209.25, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 52.02, 8.99, -57.44

 

CMYK 90 / 68 / 0 / 13

HEX #1647DF

RGB 22 71 223

HSL 225.37, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 37.85, 43.4, -80.51

 

CMYK 88 / 90 / 0 / 13

HEX #1B16DF

RGB 27 22 223

HSL 241.49, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 29.75, 67.23, -93.95

 

CMYK 64 / 90 / 0 / 13

HEX #5116DF

RGB 81 22 223

HSL 257.61, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 33.24, 69.45, -88.03

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 13

HEX #16B3DF

RGB 22 179 223

HSL 193.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 67.83, -21.76, -32.51

 

CMYK 90 / 44 / 0 / 13

HEX #167DDF

RGB 22 125 223

HSL 209.25, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 52.02, 8.99, -57.44

 

CMYK 90 / 68 / 0 / 13

HEX #1647DF

RGB 22 71 223

HSL 225.37, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 37.85, 43.4, -80.51

 

CMYK 90 / 90 / 0 / 13

HEX #1616DF

RGB 22 22 223

HSL 240, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 29.59, 67.14, -94.21

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 13

HEX #16B3DF

RGB 22 179 223

HSL 193.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 67.83, -21.76, -32.51

 

CMYK 99 / 22 / 0 / 5

HEX #02BEF3

RGB 2 190 243

HSL 193.2, 0.98%, 0.48%

LAB 71.77, -21.23, -37.3

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 13

HEX #16B3DF

RGB 22 179 223

HSL 193.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 67.83, -21.76, -32.51

 

CMYK 79 / 17 / 0 / 20

HEX #2AA8CB

RGB 42 168 203

HSL 193.04, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 64.01, -21.38, -27.36

 

CMYK 66 / 14 / 0 / 28

HEX #3E9DB7

RGB 62 157 183

HSL 192.89, 0.49%, 0.48%

LAB 60.39, -19.54, -21.69

 

CMYK 50 / 10 / 0 / 36

HEX #5192A3

RGB 81 146 163

HSL 192.44, 0.34%, 0.48%

LAB 57.03, -15.98, -15.39

 

CMYK 30 / 7 / 0 / 44

HEX #658690

RGB 101 134 144

HSL 193.95, 0.18%, 0.48%

LAB 53.85, -9.09, -9.14

 

CMYK 90 / 0 / 29 / 13

HEX #16DF9F

RGB 22 223 159

HSL 160.9, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 79.3, -59.43, 18.99

 

CMYK 90 / 0 / 4 / 13

HEX #16DFD5

RGB 22 223 213

HSL 177.01, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 80.6, -45.7, -7.74

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 13

HEX #16B3DF

RGB 22 179 223

HSL 193.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 67.83, -21.76, -32.51

 

CMYK 90 / 43 / 0 / 13

HEX #167EDF

RGB 22 126 223

HSL 208.96, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 52.31, 8.37, -56.98

 

CMYK 90 / 68 / 0 / 13

HEX #1648DF

RGB 22 72 223

HSL 225.07, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 38.08, 42.79, -80.13

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 42

HEX #0F7794

RGB 15 119 148

HSL 193.08, 0.82%, 0.32%

LAB 46.22, -16.4, -23.38

 

CMYK 90 / 19 / 0 / 27

HEX #1295B9

RGB 18 149 185

HSL 192.93, 0.82%, 0.4%

LAB 57.2, -19.34, -27.8

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 13

HEX #16B3DF

RGB 22 179 223

HSL 193.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 67.83, -21.76, -32.51

 

CMYK 78 / 17 / 0 / 8

HEX #33C3EB

RGB 51 195 235

HSL 193.04, 0.82%, 0.56%

LAB 73.37, -23.87, -30.45

 

CMYK 63 / 14 / 0 / 6

HEX #59CEEF

RGB 89 206 239

HSL 193.2, 0.82%, 0.64%

LAB 77.58, -23.21, -26.07

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 12

HEX #16B5E1

RGB 22 181 225

HSL 193, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 68.5, -22.12, -32.57

 

CMYK 52 / 90 / 0 / 13

HEX #6A16DF

RGB 106 22 223

HSL 265.07, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 35.92, 71.36, -83.52

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 90 / 13

HEX #DFBA16

RGB 223 186 22

HSL 48.96, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 76.6, -0.58, 75.74

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 12

HEX #16B5E1

RGB 22 181 225

HSL 193, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 68.5, -22.12, -32.57

 

CMYK 0 / 90 / 20 / 13

HEX #DF16B3

RGB 223 22 179

HSL 313.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 51.29, 81.06, -32.26

 

CMYK 20 / 0 / 90 / 13

HEX #B3DF16

RGB 179 223 22

HSL 73.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 83.13, -37.25, 79.42

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 12

HEX #16B5E1

RGB 22 181 225

HSL 193, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 68.5, -22.12, -32.57

 

CMYK 52 / 90 / 0 / 13

HEX #6A16DF

RGB 106 22 223

HSL 265.07, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 35.92, 71.36, -83.52

 

CMYK 0 / 70 / 90 / 13

HEX #DF4216

RGB 223 66 22

HSL 13.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 51.43, 59.08, 56.97

 

CMYK 38 / 0 / 90 / 13

HEX #8BDF16

RGB 139 223 22

HSL 85.07, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 80.92, -52.07, 76.69

 

CMYK 90 / 20 / 0 / 12

HEX #16B5E1

RGB 22 181 225

HSL 193, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 68.5, -22.12, -32.57

 

CMYK 26 / 90 / 0 / 13

HEX #A616DF

RGB 166 22 223

HSL 282.99, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 44.25, 78.21, -69.54

 

CMYK 0 / 70 / 90 / 13

HEX #DF4216

RGB 223 66 22

HSL 13.13, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 51.43, 59.08, 56.97

 

CMYK 65 / 0 / 90 / 13

HEX #4FDF16

RGB 79 223 22

HSL 102.99, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 78.75, -68.89, 74.01

 

Description

Color code: HEX #16B5E1 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #16B5E1 | qconv.com - big

Blue and green clearly dominate this hue: the blue and green values are higher than red. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 22 red, 181 green and 225 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
22 181 225 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 90 cyan, 20 magenta, none yellow and 12 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
90% 20% 0% 12% C M Y K

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