#35B6B2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #35B6B2?

RGB(53, 182, 178), HSL(178.1, 54.9%, 46.1%), CMYK(70.9%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 28.6%).

Q: Does #35B6B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#35B6B2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 53, 182, 178, in HSL 178.1°, 54.9%, 46.1%, and in CMYK 70.9%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is lightseagreen.

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Color Values

HEX

#35B6B2

RGB

53, 182, 178

HSL

178.1, 54.9%, 46.1%

HSV

178.1, 70.9%, 71.4%

CMYK

70.9%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.7077 0.1086 191.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightseagreen

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.