#56999D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #56999D?

RGB(86, 153, 157), HSL(183.4, 29.2%, 47.6%), CMYK(45.2%, 2.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #56999D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.26:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#56999D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 86, 153, 157, in HSL 183.4°, 29.2%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 45.2%, 2.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is cadetblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#56999D

RGB

86, 153, 157

HSL

183.4, 29.2%, 47.6%

HSV

183.4, 45.2%, 61.6%

CMYK

45.2%, 2.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.6402 0.0685 200.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cadetblue

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.