#71BDCF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #71BDCF?

RGB(113, 189, 207), HSL(191.5, 49.5%, 62.7%), CMYK(45.4%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 18.8%).

Q: Does #71BDCF meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.13:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#71BDCF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 113, 189, 207, in HSL 191.5°, 49.5%, 62.7%, and in CMYK 45.4%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 18.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua.

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Color Values

HEX

#71BDCF

RGB

113, 189, 207

HSL

191.5, 49.5%, 62.7%

HSV

191.5, 45.4%, 81.2%

CMYK

45.4%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 18.8%

OKLCH

0.7556 0.0795 214.6

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.