#228288

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #228288?

RGB(34, 130, 136), HSL(183.5, 60.0%, 33.3%), CMYK(75.0%, 4.4%, 0.0%, 46.7%).

Q: Does #228288 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#228288 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 34, 130, 136, in HSL 183.5°, 60.0%, 33.3%, and in CMYK 75.0%, 4.4%, 0.0%, 46.7%. The nearest named color is turquoise 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#228288

RGB

34, 130, 136

HSL

183.5, 60.0%, 33.3%

HSV

183.5, 75.0%, 53.3%

CMYK

75.0%, 4.4%, 0.0%, 46.7%

OKLCH

0.5561 0.0852 201.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise 4

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.