#449DAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #449DAE?

RGB(68, 157, 174), HSL(189.6, 43.8%, 47.5%), CMYK(60.9%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #449DAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.14:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#449DAE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 68, 157, 174, in HSL 189.6°, 43.8%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 60.9%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B20G Cyan.

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Color Values

HEX

#449DAE

RGB

68, 157, 174

HSL

189.6, 43.8%, 47.5%

HSV

189.6, 60.9%, 68.2%

CMYK

60.9%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.649 0.0876 212.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B20G Cyan

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.