#548C99

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #548C99?

RGB(84, 140, 153), HSL(191.3, 29.1%, 46.5%), CMYK(45.1%, 8.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #548C99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.76:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#548C99 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 84, 140, 153, in HSL 191.3°, 29.1%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 45.1%, 8.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#548C99

RGB

84, 140, 153

HSL

191.3, 29.1%, 46.5%

HSV

191.3, 45.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

45.1%, 8.5%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6064 0.0621 214.2

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.