#479DB2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #479DB2?

RGB(71, 157, 178), HSL(191.8, 43.0%, 48.8%), CMYK(60.1%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #479DB2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.12:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#479DB2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 71, 157, 178, in HSL 191.8°, 43.0%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 60.1%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B20G Cyan.

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Color Values

HEX

#479DB2

RGB

71, 157, 178

HSL

191.8, 43.0%, 48.8%

HSV

191.8, 60.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

60.1%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6516 0.0877 216.3

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.