#8CD9CD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8CD9CD?

RGB(140, 217, 205), HSL(170.6, 50.3%, 70.0%), CMYK(35.5%, 0.0%, 5.5%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #8CD9CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Color Values

HEX

#8CD9CD

RGB

140, 217, 205

HSL

170.6, 50.3%, 70.0%

HSV

170.6, 35.5%, 85.1%

CMYK

35.5%, 0.0%, 5.5%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.8318 0.0782 183.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0520-B70G Mint

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.