#5C6665

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5C6665?

RGB(92, 102, 101), HSL(174.0, 5.2%, 38.0%), CMYK(9.8%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 60.0%).

Q: Does #5C6665 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#5C6665 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 92, 102, 101, in HSL 174.0°, 5.2%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 9.8%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 60.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#5C6665

RGB

92, 102, 101

HSL

174.0, 5.2%, 38.0%

HSV

174.0, 9.8%, 40.0%

CMYK

9.8%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 60.0%

OKLCH

0.5014 0.0124 189.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark 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.