#248A80

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #248A80?

RGB(36, 138, 128), HSL(174.1, 58.6%, 34.1%), CMYK(73.9%, 0.0%, 7.2%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #248A80 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#248A80 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 36, 138, 128, in HSL 174.1°, 58.6%, 34.1%, and in CMYK 73.9%, 0.0%, 7.2%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is Pine Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#248A80

RGB

36, 138, 128

HSL

174.1, 58.6%, 34.1%

HSV

174.1, 73.9%, 54.1%

CMYK

73.9%, 0.0%, 7.2%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.5746 0.0912 185.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Pine Green

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.