#486A64

#486A64

Color Values

HEX

#486A64

RGB

72, 106, 100

HSL

169.4, 19.1%, 34.9%

HSV

169.4, 32.1%, 41.6%

CMYK

32.1%, 0.0%, 5.7%, 58.4%

OKLCH

0.4963 0.0404 182.4

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #486A64;
color: #486A64;
border-color: #486A64;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 800 #115E59

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #486A64?

RGB(72, 106, 100) · HSL(169.4, 19.1%, 34.9%) · CMYK(32.1%, 0.0%, 5.7%, 58.4%)

Does #486A64 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #486A64?

Use FFFFFF text on a #486A64 background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.