#53AF9E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #53AF9E?

RGB(83, 175, 158), HSL(168.9, 36.5%, 50.6%), CMYK(52.6%, 0.0%, 9.7%, 31.4%).

Q: Does #53AF9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#53AF9E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 83, 175, 158, in HSL 168.9°, 36.5%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 52.6%, 0.0%, 9.7%, 31.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#53AF9E

RGB

83, 175, 158

HSL

168.9, 36.5%, 50.6%

HSV

168.9, 52.6%, 68.6%

CMYK

52.6%, 0.0%, 9.7%, 31.4%

OKLCH

0.693 0.0918 179.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise

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.