#059EB1

#059EB1

Color Values

HEX

#059EB1

RGB

5, 158, 177

HSL

186.6, 94.5%, 35.7%

HSV

186.6, 97.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

97.2%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6409 0.1101 209.8

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #059EB1;
color: #059EB1;
border-color: #059EB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 600 #0891B2

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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