#237B96

#237B96

Color Values

HEX

#237B96

RGB

35, 123, 150

HSL

194.1, 62.2%, 36.3%

HSV

194.1, 76.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

76.7%, 18.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.5444 0.0899 223.1

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #237B96;
color: #237B96;
border-color: #237B96;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 700 #0E7490

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #237B96?

RGB(35, 123, 150) · HSL(194.1, 62.2%, 36.3%) · CMYK(76.7%, 18.0%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #237B96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #237B96?

Use FFFFFF text on a #237B96 background; contrast on black is 4.35:1.