#10C2EF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #10C2EF?

RGB(16, 194, 239), HSL(192.1, 87.5%, 50.0%), CMYK(93.3%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 6.3%).

Q: Does #10C2EF meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.1:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#10C2EF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 16, 194, 239, in HSL 192.1°, 87.5%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 93.3%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is Cerulean.

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Color Values

HEX

#10C2EF

RGB

16, 194, 239

HSL

192.1, 87.5%, 50.0%

HSV

192.1, 93.3%, 93.7%

CMYK

93.3%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.7558 0.1386 222.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Cerulean

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.