#1E98AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #1E98AE?

RGB(30, 152, 174), HSL(189.2, 70.6%, 40.0%), CMYK(82.8%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #1E98AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.41:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#1E98AE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 30, 152, 174, in HSL 189.2°, 70.6%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 82.8%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B20G Cyan.

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Color Values

HEX

#1E98AE

RGB

30, 152, 174

HSL

189.2, 70.6%, 40.0%

HSV

189.2, 82.8%, 68.2%

CMYK

82.8%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.627 0.1037 213.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B20G Cyan

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.