#487E80

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #487E80?

RGB(72, 126, 128), HSL(182.1, 28.0%, 39.2%), CMYK(43.8%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 49.8%).

Q: Does #487E80 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.59:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#487E80 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 72, 126, 128, in HSL 182.1°, 28.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 43.8%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 49.8%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#487E80

RGB

72, 126, 128

HSL

182.1, 28.0%, 39.2%

HSV

182.1, 43.8%, 50.2%

CMYK

43.8%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 49.8%

OKLCH

0.5566 0.0575 198.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: cadetblue 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.