#538C81

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #538C81?

RGB(83, 140, 129), HSL(168.4, 25.6%, 43.7%), CMYK(40.7%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #538C81 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.86:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#538C81 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 83, 140, 129, in HSL 168.4°, 25.6%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 40.7%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Wintergreen Dream.

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Color Values

HEX

#538C81

RGB

83, 140, 129

HSL

168.4, 25.6%, 43.7%

HSV

168.4, 40.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

40.7%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5974 0.0628 180.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Wintergreen Dream

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.