#2C998A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2C998A?

RGB(44, 153, 138), HSL(171.7, 55.3%, 38.6%), CMYK(71.2%, 0.0%, 9.8%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #2C998A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#2C998A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 44, 153, 138, in HSL 171.7°, 55.3%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 71.2%, 0.0%, 9.8%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is Illuminating Emerald.

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Color Values

HEX

#2C998A

RGB

44, 153, 138

HSL

171.7, 55.3%, 38.6%

HSV

171.7, 71.2%, 60.0%

CMYK

71.2%, 0.0%, 9.8%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6189 0.0986 181.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Illuminating Emerald

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.