#40AFD0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #40AFD0?

RGB(64, 175, 208), HSL(193.8, 60.5%, 53.3%), CMYK(69.2%, 15.9%, 0.0%, 18.4%).

Q: Does #40AFD0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.54:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#40AFD0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 64, 175, 208, in HSL 193.8°, 60.5%, 53.3%, and in CMYK 69.2%, 15.9%, 0.0%, 18.4%. The nearest named color is Maximum Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#40AFD0

RGB

64, 175, 208

HSL

193.8, 60.5%, 53.3%

HSV

193.8, 69.2%, 81.6%

CMYK

69.2%, 15.9%, 0.0%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.7049 0.1091 221.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Maximum Blue

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.