#79ACFB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #79ACFB?

RGB(121, 172, 251), HSL(216.5, 94.2%, 72.9%), CMYK(51.8%, 31.5%, 0.0%, 1.6%).

Q: Does #79ACFB meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.31:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#79ACFB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 121, 172, 251, in HSL 216.5°, 94.2%, 72.9%, and in CMYK 51.8%, 31.5%, 0.0%, 1.6%. The nearest named color is steelblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#79ACFB

RGB

121, 172, 251

HSL

216.5, 94.2%, 72.9%

HSV

216.5, 51.8%, 98.4%

CMYK

51.8%, 31.5%, 0.0%, 1.6%

OKLCH

0.7412 0.1274 258.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: steelblue 1

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.