#538691

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #538691?

RGB(83, 134, 145), HSL(190.6, 27.2%, 44.7%), CMYK(42.8%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 43.1%).

Q: Does #538691 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.05:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#538691 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 83, 134, 145, in HSL 190.6°, 27.2%, 44.7%, and in CMYK 42.8%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 43.1%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#538691

RGB

83, 134, 145

HSL

190.6, 27.2%, 44.7%

HSV

190.6, 42.8%, 56.9%

CMYK

42.8%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.5883 0.0571 212.9

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.