#5A8985

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5A8985?

RGB(90, 137, 133), HSL(174.9, 20.7%, 44.5%), CMYK(34.3%, 0.0%, 2.9%, 46.3%).

Q: Does #5A8985 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.92:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#5A8985 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 90, 137, 133, in HSL 174.9°, 20.7%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 34.3%, 0.0%, 2.9%, 46.3%. The nearest named color is Wintergreen Dream.

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Color Values

HEX

#5A8985

RGB

90, 137, 133

HSL

174.9, 20.7%, 44.5%

HSV

174.9, 34.3%, 53.7%

CMYK

34.3%, 0.0%, 2.9%, 46.3%

OKLCH

0.5952 0.0515 189.1

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.