#45656F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #45656F?

RGB(69, 101, 111), HSL(194.3, 23.3%, 35.3%), CMYK(37.8%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 56.5%).

Q: Does #45656F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.28:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#45656F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 69, 101, 111, in HSL 194.3°, 23.3%, 35.3%, and in CMYK 37.8%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 56.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#45656F

RGB

69, 101, 111

HSL

194.3, 23.3%, 35.3%

HSV

194.3, 37.8%, 43.5%

CMYK

37.8%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 56.5%

OKLCH

0.4859 0.0404 219.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian 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.