#52A79C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #52A79C?

RGB(82, 167, 156), HSL(172.2, 34.1%, 48.8%), CMYK(50.9%, 0.0%, 6.6%, 34.5%).

Q: Does #52A79C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.85:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#52A79C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 82, 167, 156, in HSL 172.2°, 34.1%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 50.9%, 0.0%, 6.6%, 34.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#52A79C

RGB

82, 167, 156

HSL

172.2, 34.1%, 48.8%

HSV

172.2, 50.9%, 65.5%

CMYK

50.9%, 0.0%, 6.6%, 34.5%

OKLCH

0.6723 0.0844 184.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise

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.