#3BBDC1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3BBDC1?

RGB(59, 189, 193), HSL(181.8, 53.2%, 49.4%), CMYK(69.4%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 24.3%).

Q: Does #3BBDC1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.27:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#3BBDC1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 59, 189, 193, in HSL 181.8°, 53.2%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 69.4%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is turquoise 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#3BBDC1

RGB

59, 189, 193

HSL

181.8, 53.2%, 49.4%

HSV

181.8, 69.4%, 75.7%

CMYK

69.4%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.7315 0.1096 198.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise 3

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.