NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #70C0C8?

RGB(112, 192, 200), HSL(185.5, 44.4%, 61.2%), CMYK(44.0%, 4.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #70C0C8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#70C0C8

NCS color

NCS S 0530-B40G (#70C0C8) is a clear, medium-light NCS aqua with increased chromaticness giving it a more vivid presence than paler NCS blues. The blue-to-green balance evokes tropical water and swimming pools, lending a fresh, summery energy. It's a strong choice for travel brands, water-sport companies, and bathroom product packaging.

Color Values

HEX

#70C0C8

RGB

112, 192, 200

HSL

185.5, 44.4%, 61.2%

HSV

185.5, 44.0%, 78.4%

CMYK

44.0%, 4.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.7595 0.0794 203.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua

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.