#599F91

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #599F91?

RGB(89, 159, 145), HSL(168.0, 28.2%, 48.6%), CMYK(44.0%, 0.0%, 8.8%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #599F91 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#599F91 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 89, 159, 145, in HSL 168.0°, 28.2%, 48.6%, and in CMYK 44.0%, 0.0%, 8.8%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 5024 Pastel Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#599F91

RGB

89, 159, 145

HSL

168.0, 28.2%, 48.6%

HSV

168.0, 44.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

44.0%, 0.0%, 8.8%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.6523 0.0744 179.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 5024 Pastel Blue

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.