#53797C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #53797C?

RGB(83, 121, 124), HSL(184.4, 19.8%, 40.6%), CMYK(33.1%, 2.4%, 0.0%, 51.4%).

Q: Does #53797C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#53797C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 83, 121, 124, in HSL 184.4°, 19.8%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 33.1%, 2.4%, 0.0%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#53797C

RGB

83, 121, 124

HSL

184.4, 19.8%, 40.6%

HSV

184.4, 33.1%, 48.6%

CMYK

33.1%, 2.4%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.5489 0.0429 202.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: cadetblue 4

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.