#487A89

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #487A89?

RGB(72, 122, 137), HSL(193.8, 31.1%, 41.0%), CMYK(47.4%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 46.3%).

Q: Does #487A89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.75:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#487A89 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 72, 122, 137, in HSL 193.8°, 31.1%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 47.4%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 46.3%. The nearest named color is lightskyblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#487A89

RGB

72, 122, 137

HSL

193.8, 31.1%, 41.0%

HSV

193.8, 47.4%, 53.7%

CMYK

47.4%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 46.3%

OKLCH

0.5501 0.0586 219.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: lightskyblue 4

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.