#2C8197

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2C8197?

RGB(44, 129, 151), HSL(192.3, 54.9%, 38.2%), CMYK(70.9%, 14.6%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #2C8197 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#2C8197 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 44, 129, 151, in HSL 192.3°, 54.9%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 70.9%, 14.6%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-B30G Teal.

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Color Values

HEX

#2C8197

RGB

44, 129, 151

HSL

192.3, 54.9%, 38.2%

HSV

192.3, 70.9%, 59.2%

CMYK

70.9%, 14.6%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5624 0.0859 218.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1060-B30G 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.