#1C8989

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #1C8989?

RGB(28, 137, 137), HSL(180.0, 66.1%, 32.4%), CMYK(79.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 46.3%).

Q: Does #1C8989 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#1C8989 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 28, 137, 137, in HSL 180.0°, 66.1%, 32.4%, and in CMYK 79.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 46.3%. The nearest named color is darkcyan.

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Color Values

HEX

#1C8989

RGB

28, 137, 137

HSL

180.0, 66.1%, 32.4%

HSV

180.0, 79.6%, 53.7%

CMYK

79.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 46.3%

OKLCH

0.5736 0.0915 194.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: darkcyan

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.