#16ABCB

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

RGB(22, 171, 203), HSL(190.6, 80.4%, 44.1%), CMYK(89.2%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 20.4%).

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

2.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#16ABCB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 22, 171, 203, in HSL 190.6°, 80.4%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 89.2%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 20.4%. The nearest named color is Pacific Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#16ABCB

RGB

22, 171, 203

HSL

190.6, 80.4%, 44.1%

HSV

190.6, 89.2%, 79.6%

CMYK

89.2%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.6854 0.1199 218.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Pacific 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.