#12BA90

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #12BA90?

RGB(18, 186, 144), HSL(165.0, 82.4%, 40.0%), CMYK(90.3%, 0.0%, 22.6%, 27.1%).

Q: Does #12BA90 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#12BA90 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 18, 186, 144, in HSL 165.0°, 82.4%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 90.3%, 0.0%, 22.6%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is Mountain Meadow.

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Color Values

HEX

#12BA90

RGB

18, 186, 144

HSL

165.0, 82.4%, 40.0%

HSV

165.0, 90.3%, 72.9%

CMYK

90.3%, 0.0%, 22.6%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.7024 0.1382 168.9

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.