#3196A3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3196A3?

RGB(49, 150, 163), HSL(186.8, 53.8%, 41.6%), CMYK(69.9%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 36.1%).

Q: Does #3196A3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.49:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#3196A3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 49, 150, 163, in HSL 186.8°, 53.8%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 69.9%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B20G Cyan.

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Color Values

HEX

#3196A3

RGB

49, 150, 163

HSL

186.8, 53.8%, 41.6%

HSV

186.8, 69.9%, 63.9%

CMYK

69.9%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.6215 0.0921 207.4

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.