HSL(159, 35%, 59%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,35%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 35%, 59%) | color: hsl(159, 35%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #72BBA1 | color: #72BBA1 | |
| RGB | rgb(114, 187, 161) | color: rgb(114, 187, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 14%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 39%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 45% 27%) | color: hwb(159 45% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7366 0.0831 169.28) | color: oklch(0.7366 0.0831 169.28) | |
| Lab | lab(70.66 -28.83 6.03) | color: lab(70.66 -28.83 6.03) | |
| LCH | lch(70.66 29.45 168.19) | color: lch(70.66 29.45 168.19) |
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)
#9292A7 — rgb(146, 146, 167)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8D88A9 — rgb(141, 136, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#76ACAD — rgb(118, 172, 173)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 35%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(159, 35%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 35%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 35%, 79%), hsl(159, 35%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 35%, 59%), hsl(159, 35%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #72BBA1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,35%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 35%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 35%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 35%, 59%)?
HEX: #72BBA1 | RGB: rgb(114, 187, 161) | CMYK: 39%, 0%, 14%, 27% | HSV: 159°, 39%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #72BBA1?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 35%, 59%). 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, 35%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 35%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #72BBA1; — As RGB: color: rgb(114, 187, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,35%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 35%, 59%);