#498C81

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #498C81?

RGB(73, 140, 129), HSL(170.1, 31.5%, 41.8%), CMYK(47.9%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #498C81 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.92:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#498C81 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 73, 140, 129, in HSL 170.1°, 31.5%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 47.9%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Wintergreen Dream.

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Color Values

HEX

#498C81

RGB

73, 140, 129

HSL

170.1, 31.5%, 41.8%

HSV

170.1, 47.9%, 54.9%

CMYK

47.9%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5926 0.0708 181.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Wintergreen Dream

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.