#53FAE3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #53FAE3?

RGB(83, 250, 227), HSL(171.7, 94.4%, 65.3%), CMYK(66.8%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 2.0%).

Q: Does #53FAE3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#53FAE3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 83, 250, 227, in HSL 171.7°, 94.4%, 65.3%, and in CMYK 66.8%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 2.0%. The nearest named color is turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#53FAE3

RGB

83, 250, 227

HSL

171.7, 94.4%, 65.3%

HSV

171.7, 66.8%, 98.0%

CMYK

66.8%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.8941 0.1398 182.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: 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.