#81DCD6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #81DCD6?

RGB(129, 220, 214), HSL(176.0, 56.5%, 68.4%), CMYK(41.4%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #81DCD6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.6:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#81DCD6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 129, 220, 214, in HSL 176.0°, 56.5%, 68.4%, and in CMYK 41.4%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#81DCD6

RGB

129, 220, 214

HSL

176.0, 56.5%, 68.4%

HSV

176.0, 41.4%, 86.3%

CMYK

41.4%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.8361 0.088 190.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cadetblue 2

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.