#899699

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #899699?

RGB(137, 150, 153), HSL(191.2, 7.3%, 56.9%), CMYK(10.5%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #899699 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#899699 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 137, 150, 153, in HSL 191.2°, 7.3%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 10.5%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7001 Silver Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#899699

RGB

137, 150, 153

HSL

191.2, 7.3%, 56.9%

HSV

191.2, 10.5%, 60.0%

CMYK

10.5%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6636 0.0156 213.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7001 Silver 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.