#287489

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #287489?

RGB(40, 116, 137), HSL(193.0, 54.8%, 34.7%), CMYK(70.8%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 46.3%).

Q: Does #287489 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#287489 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 40, 116, 137, in HSL 193.0°, 54.8%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 70.8%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 46.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 5021 Water Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#287489

RGB

40, 116, 137

HSL

193.0, 54.8%, 34.7%

HSV

193.0, 70.8%, 53.7%

CMYK

70.8%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 46.3%

OKLCH

0.5219 0.0796 219.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5021 Water Blue

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.