Teal Blue

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #18A7B5?

RGB(24, 167, 181), HSL(185.4, 76.6%, 40.2%), CMYK(86.7%, 7.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #18A7B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#18A7B5

Crayola color

Overview

#18A7B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 24, 167, 181, in HSL 185.4°, 76.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 86.7%, 7.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is Teal Blue.

Teal Blue (#18A7B5) is a vivid, bright teal in the Crayola palette, significantly lighter and more saturated than the CSS standard teal, evoking the bright colour of tropical coastal waters. The vibrancy and cyan-rich quality make it ideal for children's illustration of oceans, pools, and tropical environments. In contemporary design, bright teal-blues like this are popular in health, wellness, and technology branding for their fresh, modern energy.

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Color Values

HEX

#18A7B5

RGB

24, 167, 181

HSL

185.4, 76.6%, 40.2%

HSV

185.4, 86.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

86.7%, 7.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6666 0.1102 205.7

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.