#228E75

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #228E75?

RGB(34, 142, 117), HSL(166.1, 61.4%, 34.5%), CMYK(76.1%, 0.0%, 17.6%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #228E75 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.04:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#228E75 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 34, 142, 117, in HSL 166.1°, 61.4%, 34.5%, and in CMYK 76.1%, 0.0%, 17.6%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is Illuminating Emerald.

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Color Values

HEX

#228E75

RGB

34, 142, 117

HSL

166.1, 61.4%, 34.5%

HSV

166.1, 76.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

76.1%, 0.0%, 17.6%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5813 0.1019 173.1

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.