#8BB3AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8BB3AD?

RGB(139, 179, 173), HSL(171.0, 20.8%, 62.4%), CMYK(22.3%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #8BB3AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8BB3AD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 139, 179, 173, in HSL 171.0°, 20.8%, 62.4%, and in CMYK 22.3%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 6034 Pastel Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#8BB3AD

RGB

139, 179, 173

HSL

171.0, 20.8%, 62.4%

HSV

171.0, 22.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

22.3%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.7359 0.0439 185.0

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.