#21917C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #21917C?

RGB(33, 145, 124), HSL(168.8, 62.9%, 34.9%), CMYK(77.2%, 0.0%, 14.5%, 43.1%).

Q: Does #21917C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#21917C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 33, 145, 124, in HSL 168.8°, 62.9%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 77.2%, 0.0%, 14.5%, 43.1%. The nearest named color is Illuminating Emerald.

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Color Values

HEX

#21917C

RGB

33, 145, 124

HSL

168.8, 62.9%, 34.9%

HSV

168.8, 77.2%, 56.9%

CMYK

77.2%, 0.0%, 14.5%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.5912 0.1014 176.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Illuminating Emerald

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.