#55726D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #55726D?

RGB(85, 114, 109), HSL(169.7, 14.6%, 39.0%), CMYK(25.4%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 55.3%).

Q: Does #55726D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.23:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#55726D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 114, 109, in HSL 169.7°, 14.6%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 25.4%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 55.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7005 Mouse Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#55726D

RGB

85, 114, 109

HSL

169.7, 14.6%, 39.0%

HSV

169.7, 25.4%, 44.7%

CMYK

25.4%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 55.3%

OKLCH

0.5278 0.0346 183.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7005 Mouse Grey

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.