#11B293

#11B293

Color Values

HEX

#11B293

RGB

17, 178, 147

HSL

168.4, 82.6%, 38.2%

HSV

168.4, 90.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

90.4%, 0.0%, 17.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6824 0.1274 174.0

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: #11B293;
color: #11B293;
border-color: #11B293;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 500 #14B8A6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.81:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #11B293?

RGB(17, 178, 147) · HSL(168.4, 82.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(90.4%, 0.0%, 17.4%, 30.2%)

Does #11B293 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #11B293?

Use 000000 text on a #11B293 background; contrast on black is 7.81:1.