#489589

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #489589?

RGB(72, 149, 137), HSL(170.6, 34.8%, 43.3%), CMYK(51.7%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 41.6%).

Q: Does #489589 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.54:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#489589 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 72, 149, 137, in HSL 170.6°, 34.8%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 51.7%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is aquamarine 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#489589

RGB

72, 149, 137

HSL

170.6, 34.8%, 43.3%

HSV

170.6, 51.7%, 58.4%

CMYK

51.7%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.6174 0.0788 182.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: aquamarine 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.