#4F686D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4F686D?

RGB(79, 104, 109), HSL(190.0, 16.0%, 36.9%), CMYK(27.5%, 4.6%, 0.0%, 57.3%).

Q: Does #4F686D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#4F686D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 79, 104, 109, in HSL 190.0°, 16.0%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 27.5%, 4.6%, 0.0%, 57.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#4F686D

RGB

79, 104, 109

HSL

190.0, 16.0%, 36.9%

HSV

190.0, 27.5%, 42.7%

CMYK

27.5%, 4.6%, 0.0%, 57.3%

OKLCH

0.4992 0.0306 211.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7012 Basalt 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.