#45A5BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #45A5BD?

RGB(69, 165, 189), HSL(192.0, 47.6%, 50.6%), CMYK(63.5%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #45A5BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.85:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#45A5BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 69, 165, 189, in HSL 192.0°, 47.6%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 63.5%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is Maximum Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#45A5BD

RGB

69, 165, 189

HSL

192.0, 47.6%, 50.6%

HSV

192.0, 63.5%, 74.1%

CMYK

63.5%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6747 0.0955 217.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Maximum 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.