#45B5BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #45B5BD?

RGB(69, 181, 189), HSL(184.0, 47.6%, 50.6%), CMYK(63.5%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #45B5BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.44:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#45B5BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 69, 181, 189, in HSL 184.0°, 47.6%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 63.5%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is Teal Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#45B5BD

RGB

69, 181, 189

HSL

184.0, 47.6%, 50.6%

HSV

184.0, 63.5%, 74.1%

CMYK

63.5%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.7133 0.1002 201.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Teal 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.