#519F8D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #519F8D?

RGB(81, 159, 141), HSL(166.2, 32.5%, 47.1%), CMYK(49.1%, 0.0%, 11.3%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #519F8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.14:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#519F8D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 81, 159, 141, in HSL 166.2°, 32.5%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 49.1%, 0.0%, 11.3%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is aquamarine 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#519F8D

RGB

81, 159, 141

HSL

166.2, 32.5%, 47.1%

HSV

166.2, 49.1%, 62.4%

CMYK

49.1%, 0.0%, 11.3%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.6474 0.0825 176.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: aquamarine 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.