#486F6A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #486F6A?

RGB(72, 111, 106), HSL(172.3, 21.3%, 35.9%), CMYK(35.1%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 56.5%).

Q: Does #486F6A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.59:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#486F6A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 72, 111, 106, in HSL 172.3°, 21.3%, 35.9%, and in CMYK 35.1%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 56.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 6033 Mint Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#486F6A

RGB

72, 111, 106

HSL

172.3, 21.3%, 35.9%

HSV

172.3, 35.1%, 43.5%

CMYK

35.1%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 56.5%

OKLCH

0.511 0.0448 185.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 6033 Mint 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.