#0C9CC0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #0C9CC0?

RGB(12, 156, 192), HSL(192.0, 88.2%, 40.0%), CMYK(93.7%, 18.7%, 0.0%, 24.7%).

Q: Does #0C9CC0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#0C9CC0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 12, 156, 192, in HSL 192.0°, 88.2%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 93.7%, 18.7%, 0.0%, 24.7%. The nearest named color is Blue Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#0C9CC0

RGB

12, 156, 192

HSL

192.0, 88.2%, 40.0%

HSV

192.0, 93.7%, 75.3%

CMYK

93.7%, 18.7%, 0.0%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.6429 0.1172 222.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Blue Green

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.