#16ABB6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #16ABB6?

RGB(22, 171, 182), HSL(184.1, 78.4%, 40.0%), CMYK(87.9%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%).

Q: Does #16ABB6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.79:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#16ABB6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 22, 171, 182, in HSL 184.1°, 78.4%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 87.9%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is Teal Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#16ABB6

RGB

22, 171, 182

HSL

184.1, 78.4%, 40.0%

HSV

184.1, 87.9%, 71.4%

CMYK

87.9%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.6768 0.1121 203.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Teal Blue

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.