#536465

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #536465?

RGB(83, 100, 101), HSL(183.3, 9.8%, 36.1%), CMYK(17.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%).

Q: Does #536465 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.22:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#536465 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 83, 100, 101, in HSL 183.3°, 9.8%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 17.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#536465

RGB

83, 100, 101

HSL

183.3, 9.8%, 36.1%

HSV

183.3, 17.8%, 39.6%

CMYK

17.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%

OKLCH

0.4894 0.0207 200.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7012 Basalt Grey

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.