#228099

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #228099?

RGB(34, 128, 153), HSL(192.6, 63.6%, 36.7%), CMYK(77.8%, 16.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #228099 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.55:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#228099 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 34, 128, 153, in HSL 192.6°, 63.6%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 77.8%, 16.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-B30G Teal.

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Color Values

HEX

#228099

RGB

34, 128, 153

HSL

192.6, 63.6%, 36.7%

HSV

192.6, 77.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

77.8%, 16.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5582 0.0915 220.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1060-B30G Teal

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.