#51787A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #51787A?

RGB(81, 120, 122), HSL(182.9, 20.2%, 39.8%), CMYK(33.6%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 52.2%).

Q: Does #51787A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#51787A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 120, 122, in HSL 182.9°, 20.2%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 33.6%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 52.2%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#51787A

RGB

81, 120, 122

HSL

182.9, 20.2%, 39.8%

HSV

182.9, 33.6%, 47.8%

CMYK

33.6%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 52.2%

OKLCH

0.5445 0.0438 200.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: cadetblue 4

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.