#517C7C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #517C7C?

RGB(81, 124, 124), HSL(180.0, 21.0%, 40.2%), CMYK(34.7%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 51.4%).

Q: Does #517C7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.64:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#517C7C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 124, 124, in HSL 180.0°, 21.0%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 34.7%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#517C7C

RGB

81, 124, 124

HSL

180.0, 21.0%, 40.2%

HSV

180.0, 34.7%, 48.6%

CMYK

34.7%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.5551 0.0475 195.9

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.