#536466

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #536466?

RGB(83, 100, 102), HSL(186.3, 10.3%, 36.3%), CMYK(18.6%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 60.0%).

Q: Does #536466 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#536466 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 83, 100, 102, in HSL 186.3°, 10.3%, 36.3%, and in CMYK 18.6%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 60.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#536466

RGB

83, 100, 102

HSL

186.3, 10.3%, 36.3%

HSV

186.3, 18.6%, 40.0%

CMYK

18.6%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 60.0%

OKLCH

0.4898 0.0209 205.2

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.