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Cyan / Teal · 🇯🇵 和色

青竹 (Aotake)

#00896C

A deep vivid cyan with cool undertones. A traditional Japanese color (和色) with deep cultural roots in kimono, ink painting, and seasonal aesthetics.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
MysteriousVibrantCool
Mood
IntenseContemplative

Personality & Symbolism

ConfidentStrongAssertive
Cultural Symbolism

Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.

Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#00896C
+
#8a001e
Split Complementary
#8a0063
#00896C
#8a2700
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue167°
Saturation100%
Lightness27%
This is a dark color with high saturation. It falls in the cyan hue family (167°).

Technical Values

HEX#00896C
RGBrgb(0, 137, 108)
HSLhsl(167, 100%, 27%)
CMYK100%, 0%, 21%, 46%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #00896C;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.38:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.79:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 167°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

At 27% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (100%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Technology & Innovation

Clean and modern — ideal for SaaS dashboards, tech startups, and digital product interfaces.

Healthcare & Wellness

Calming and clinical — commonly used in medical apps, healthcare portals, and wellness brands.

Dark Theme & UI

Deep tones reduce eye strain in dark mode — perfect for code editors, media players, and night-mode interfaces.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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