#2C858E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2C858E?

RGB(44, 133, 142), HSL(185.5, 52.7%, 36.5%), CMYK(69.0%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #2C858E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#2C858E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 44, 133, 142, in HSL 185.5°, 52.7%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 69.0%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 5018 Turquoise Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#2C858E

RGB

44, 133, 142

HSL

185.5, 52.7%, 36.5%

HSV

185.5, 69.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

69.0%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5688 0.0829 204.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 5018 Turquoise 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.