#616A6D

Color Values

HEX

#616A6D

RGB

97, 106, 109

HSL

195.0, 5.8%, 40.4%

HSV

195.0, 11.0%, 42.7%

CMYK

11.0%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 57.3%

OKLCH

0.5176 0.012 219.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark Grey

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.