#72848A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #72848A?

RGB(114, 132, 138), HSL(195.0, 9.5%, 49.4%), CMYK(17.4%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #72848A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#72848A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 114, 132, 138, in HSL 195.0°, 9.5%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 17.4%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 7000 Squirrel Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#72848A

RGB

114, 132, 138

HSL

195.0, 9.5%, 49.4%

HSV

195.0, 17.4%, 54.1%

CMYK

17.4%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.6009 0.0229 219.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7000 Squirrel 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.