#52D9EE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #52D9EE?

RGB(82, 217, 238), HSL(188.1, 82.1%, 62.7%), CMYK(65.5%, 8.8%, 0.0%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #52D9EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.68:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#52D9EE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 82, 217, 238, in HSL 188.1°, 82.1%, 62.7%, and in CMYK 65.5%, 8.8%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is Sky Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#52D9EE

RGB

82, 217, 238

HSL

188.1, 82.1%, 62.7%

HSV

188.1, 65.5%, 93.3%

CMYK

65.5%, 8.8%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.8203 0.1185 209.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Sky Blue

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.