#12A288

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #12A288?

RGB(18, 162, 136), HSL(169.2, 80.0%, 35.3%), CMYK(88.9%, 0.0%, 16.0%, 36.5%).

Q: Does #12A288 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#12A288 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 18, 162, 136, in HSL 169.2°, 80.0%, 35.3%, and in CMYK 88.9%, 0.0%, 16.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is Jungle Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#12A288

RGB

18, 162, 136

HSL

169.2, 80.0%, 35.3%

HSV

169.2, 88.9%, 63.5%

CMYK

88.9%, 0.0%, 16.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.6375 0.1167 175.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Jungle 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.