#259C9A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #259C9A?

RGB(37, 156, 154), HSL(179.0, 61.7%, 37.8%), CMYK(76.3%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #259C9A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#259C9A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 37, 156, 154, in HSL 179.0°, 61.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 76.3%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#259C9A

RGB

37, 156, 154

HSL

179.0, 61.7%, 37.8%

HSV

179.0, 76.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

76.3%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6306 0.0995 193.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise

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.