#498C8E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #498C8E?

RGB(73, 140, 142), HSL(181.7, 32.1%, 42.2%), CMYK(48.6%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #498C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.87:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#498C8E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 73, 140, 142, in HSL 181.7°, 32.1%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 48.6%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 5018 Turquoise Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#498C8E

RGB

73, 140, 142

HSL

181.7, 32.1%, 42.2%

HSV

181.7, 48.6%, 55.7%

CMYK

48.6%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.597 0.0682 198.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 5018 Turquoise Blue

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.