cadetblue 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #53868B?

RGB(83, 134, 139), HSL(185.4, 25.2%, 43.5%), CMYK(40.3%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #53868B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.08:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#53868B

X11 color

Overview

#53868B is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 83, 134, 139, in HSL 185.4°, 25.2%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 40.3%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

Cadetblue 4 (#53868B) is the deepest member of the X11 cadetblue family, a dark, subdued teal that reads more like slate or deep sea glass. It has weight and seriousness that the lighter cadetblue variants lack, making it appropriate for dark-mode UI surfaces, deep-sea themed design, and professional color palettes seeking a distinctive dark accent.

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Color Values

HEX

#53868B

RGB

83, 134, 139

HSL

185.4, 25.2%, 43.5%

HSV

185.4, 40.3%, 54.5%

CMYK

40.3%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5861 0.0552 203.7

Properties

Cool Light 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.