#81B4AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #81B4AD?

RGB(129, 180, 173), HSL(171.8, 25.4%, 60.6%), CMYK(28.3%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #81B4AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#81B4AD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 129, 180, 173, in HSL 171.8°, 25.4%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 28.3%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 6034 Pastel Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#81B4AD

RGB

129, 180, 173

HSL

171.8, 25.4%, 60.6%

HSV

171.8, 28.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

28.3%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.732 0.0548 185.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 6034 Pastel Turquoise

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.