#45ACAC

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

RGB(69, 172, 172), HSL(180.0, 42.7%, 47.3%), CMYK(59.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 32.5%).

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

2.71:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#45ACAC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 69, 172, 172, in HSL 180.0°, 42.7%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 59.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 32.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#45ACAC

RGB

69, 172, 172

HSL

180.0, 42.7%, 47.3%

HSV

180.0, 59.9%, 67.5%

CMYK

59.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.6852 0.0941 195.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise

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.