#497271

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #497271?

RGB(73, 114, 113), HSL(178.5, 21.9%, 36.7%), CMYK(36.0%, 0.0%, 0.9%, 55.3%).

Q: Does #497271 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.35:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#497271 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 73, 114, 113, in HSL 178.5°, 21.9%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 36.0%, 0.0%, 0.9%, 55.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 6033 Mint Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#497271

RGB

73, 114, 113

HSL

178.5, 21.9%, 36.7%

HSV

178.5, 36.0%, 44.7%

CMYK

36.0%, 0.0%, 0.9%, 55.3%

OKLCH

0.5216 0.0459 193.9

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.