Average Cyan color hex code is #21D9EA

What is Average Cyan Color?

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Average Cyan has the hex code #21D9EA. The equivalent RGB values are (33, 217, 234), which means it is composed of 7% red, 45% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:86 M:7 Y:0 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, Average Cyan has a hue of 185°, 86% saturation and a brightness value of 92%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Average Cyan color is not included in the web list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, Average Cyan can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Average Cyan Color Codes

Hex Code	#21D9EA
RGB Values	(33, 217, 234)
CMYK Values	(86%, 7%, 0%, 8%)
HSV/HSB Values	(185°, 86%, 92%)
Closest Web Safe	#33CCFF
Inverse Color	#DE2615 [Maximum Red]
Closest Pantone®	319 C
Closest RAL	5012 [Light blue]
Complementary Color	#EA3221 [Permanent Geranium Lake]

Average Cyan Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#A1A1A1
Desaturated	#868686
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#A4A4A4
Weighted Average (Luma)	#B3B3B3
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#D3D3D3

Average Cyan Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 21D9EA. Complementary color is EA3221

Complementary Palette

The complement of Average Cyan is Permanent Geranium Lake with the hex code #EA3221. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #21D9EA color is offered by #EA3221. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (21D9EA, 2175EA and 21EA97)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Average Cyan (#21D9EA) are Blue (Crayola) (#2175EA) and Medium Spring Green (#21EA97). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Average Cyan with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (21D9EA, EA2175 and EA9721)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Average Cyan (#21D9EA) are #EA2175 (Razzmatazz) and #EA9721 (Carrot Orange). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (21D9EA, EA21D9 and D9EA21)

Triadic Palette

Average Cyan triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EA21D9 (Hot Magenta) and #D9EA21 (Pear) along with #21D9EA create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (21D9EA, EA21D9, EA3221 and 21EA32)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Average Cyan has four colors - #EA21D9 (Hot Magenta), #EA3221 (Permanent Geranium Lake) and #21EA32 (Lime Green) in addition to the base color (#21D9EA). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (21D9EA, 9721EA, EA3221 and 75EA21)

Square Palette

Average Cyan square color palette has #9721EA (Purple (X11)), #EA3221 (Permanent Geranium Lake) and #75EA21 (Spring Frost). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Average Cyan Color Rainbow Palette

Our Average Cyan rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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