#268585

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #268585?

RGB(38, 133, 133), HSL(180.0, 55.6%, 33.5%), CMYK(71.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 47.8%).

Q: Does #268585 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.4:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#268585 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 38, 133, 133, in HSL 180.0°, 55.6%, 33.5%, and in CMYK 71.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 47.8%. The nearest named color is teal.

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Color Values

HEX

#268585

RGB

38, 133, 133

HSL

180.0, 55.6%, 33.5%

HSV

180.0, 71.4%, 52.2%

CMYK

71.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 47.8%

OKLCH

0.5637 0.0852 195.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: teal

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.