#6CBFAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6CBFAD?

RGB(108, 191, 173), HSL(167.0, 39.3%, 58.6%), CMYK(43.5%, 0.0%, 9.4%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #6CBFAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.17:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#6CBFAD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 108, 191, 173, in HSL 167.0°, 39.3%, 58.6%, and in CMYK 43.5%, 0.0%, 9.4%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-B70G Mint.

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Color Values

HEX

#6CBFAD

RGB

108, 191, 173

HSL

167.0, 39.3%, 58.6%

HSV

167.0, 43.5%, 74.9%

CMYK

43.5%, 0.0%, 9.4%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.7466 0.086 178.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0520-B70G Mint

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.