#8FAEAC

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

RGB(143, 174, 172), HSL(176.1, 16.1%, 62.2%), CMYK(17.8%, 0.0%, 1.1%, 31.8%).

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

2.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8FAEAC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 143, 174, 172, in HSL 176.1°, 16.1%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 17.8%, 0.0%, 1.1%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 6034 Pastel Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#8FAEAC

RGB

143, 174, 172

HSL

176.1, 16.1%, 62.2%

HSV

176.1, 17.8%, 68.2%

CMYK

17.8%, 0.0%, 1.1%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.727 0.0341 191.6

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.