#11BB97

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #11BB97?

RGB(17, 187, 151), HSL(167.3, 83.3%, 40.0%), CMYK(90.9%, 0.0%, 19.3%, 26.7%).

Q: Does #11BB97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.45:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#11BB97 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 17, 187, 151, in HSL 167.3°, 83.3%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 90.9%, 0.0%, 19.3%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is Mountain Meadow.

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Color Values

HEX

#11BB97

RGB

17, 187, 151

HSL

167.3, 83.3%, 40.0%

HSV

167.3, 90.9%, 73.3%

CMYK

90.9%, 0.0%, 19.3%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.7067 0.1346 172.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Mountain Meadow

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.