#52C5C9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #52C5C9?

RGB(82, 197, 201), HSL(182.0, 52.4%, 55.5%), CMYK(59.2%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #52C5C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.06:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#52C5C9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 82, 197, 201, in HSL 182.0°, 52.4%, 55.5%, and in CMYK 59.2%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is turquoise 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#52C5C9

RGB

82, 197, 201

HSL

182.0, 52.4%, 55.5%

HSV

182.0, 59.2%, 78.8%

CMYK

59.2%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.7599 0.103 198.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise 3

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.