#8FB1BC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8FB1BC?

RGB(143, 177, 188), HSL(194.7, 25.1%, 64.9%), CMYK(23.9%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #8FB1BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.29:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8FB1BC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 143, 177, 188, in HSL 194.7°, 25.1%, 64.9%, and in CMYK 23.9%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is lightblue 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#8FB1BC

RGB

143, 177, 188

HSL

194.7, 25.1%, 64.9%

HSV

194.7, 23.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

23.9%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.7389 0.0402 219.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 3

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.