#496863

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #496863?

RGB(73, 104, 99), HSL(170.3, 17.5%, 34.7%), CMYK(29.8%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 59.2%).

Q: Does #496863 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.1:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#496863 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 73, 104, 99, in HSL 170.3°, 17.5%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 29.8%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 59.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 7005 Mouse Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#496863

RGB

73, 104, 99

HSL

170.3, 17.5%, 34.7%

HSV

170.3, 29.8%, 40.8%

CMYK

29.8%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 59.2%

OKLCH

0.4916 0.037 183.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7005 Mouse Grey

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.