#258579

#258579

Color Values

HEX

#258579

RGB

37, 133, 121

HSL

172.5, 56.5%, 33.3%

HSV

172.5, 72.2%, 52.2%

CMYK

72.2%, 0.0%, 9.0%, 47.8%

OKLCH

0.5593 0.0885 182.9

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #258579;
color: #258579;
border-color: #258579;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 700 #0F766E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #258579?

RGB(37, 133, 121) · HSL(172.5, 56.5%, 33.3%) · CMYK(72.2%, 0.0%, 9.0%, 47.8%)

Does #258579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #258579?

Use 000000 text on a #258579 background; contrast on black is 4.71:1.