Copacabana
Also known as: Techno Blue , Tropic Sea , Seaport , Saxony Blue
There is a clean and modern quality to Copacabana. The vivid, cool cyan at #006C8D rewards water themes and healthcare apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.95:1.
Reference
Copacabana color codes
- HEX
- #006C8D
- RGB
- rgb(0, 108, 141)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 108, 141, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(194, 100%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(194, 100%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 23%, 0%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(41.8 -17.5 -26.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.6% 0.097 227.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 12.1
- RAL 5025: Pearl Gentian blue #296478 · ΔE 4.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Copacabana works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Copacabana
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Copacabana by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.95:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Copacabana background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Copacabana
Copacabana with its complement
Soft neighbors of Copacabana
Copacabana triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Fjord #007290 · ΔE 2.5
- Harem Silk #006383 · ΔE 3.1
- Astral #376F89 · ΔE 3.6
- Waterworld #00718A · ΔE 3.7
- Hydra #006995 · ΔE 4.1
- Blue Velvet #0D6183 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Copacabana is closest to Gingerbread .
FAQ
Copacabana FAQs
What color is Copacabana?
Copacabana is a dark cyan with the hex code #006C8D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 194°, 100% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Copacabana?
The hex code for Copacabana is #006C8D. In RGB it's rgb(0, 108, 141), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 23%, 0%, 45%).
What colors go well with Copacabana?
Copacabana pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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