#7B8588

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #7B8588?

RGB(123, 133, 136), HSL(193.8, 5.2%, 50.8%), CMYK(9.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 46.7%).

Q: Does #7B8588 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#7B8588 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 123, 133, 136, in HSL 193.8°, 5.2%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 46.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 7000 Squirrel Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#7B8588

RGB

123, 133, 136

HSL

193.8, 5.2%, 50.8%

HSV

193.8, 9.6%, 53.3%

CMYK

9.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 46.7%

OKLCH

0.6094 0.0127 217.6

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.