#2D899F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2D899F?

RGB(45, 137, 159), HSL(191.6, 55.9%, 40.0%), CMYK(71.7%, 13.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #2D899F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.05:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#2D899F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 45, 137, 159, in HSL 191.6°, 55.9%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 71.7%, 13.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-B30G Teal.

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Color Values

HEX

#2D899F

RGB

45, 137, 159

HSL

191.6, 55.9%, 40.0%

HSV

191.6, 71.7%, 62.4%

CMYK

71.7%, 13.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5862 0.09 217.1

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.