HSL(159, 20%, 53%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,20%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 20%, 53%) | color: hsl(159, 20%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #6F9F8E | color: #6F9F8E | |
| RGB | rgb(111, 159, 142) | color: rgb(111, 159, 142) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 11%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 30%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 43% 38%) | color: hwb(159 43% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6631 0.0576 170.47) | color: oklch(0.6631 0.0576 170.47) | |
| Lab | lab(61.76 -19.89 3.72) | color: lab(61.76 -19.89 3.72) | |
| LCH | lch(61.76 20.23 169.41) | color: lch(61.76 20.23 169.41) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#848492 — rgb(132, 132, 146)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#817D93 — rgb(129, 125, 147)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#719596 — rgb(113, 149, 150)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 20%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(159, 20%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 20%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 20%, 73%), hsl(159, 20%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 20%, 53%), hsl(159, 20%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #6F9F8E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,20%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 20%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 20%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 20%, 53%)?
HEX: #6F9F8E | RGB: rgb(111, 159, 142) | CMYK: 30%, 0%, 11%, 38% | HSV: 159°, 30%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6F9F8E?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 20%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 159°, 279°, and 39°. For analogous combinations, try hues 129° and 189°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(159, 20%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 20%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #6F9F8E; — As RGB: color: rgb(111, 159, 142); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,20%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 20%, 53%);