HSL(159, 40%, 40%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,40%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 40%, 40%) | color: hsl(159, 40%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #3D8F72 | color: #3D8F72 | |
| RGB | rgb(61, 143, 114) | color: rgb(61, 143, 114) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 0%, 20%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 57%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 24% 44%) | color: hwb(159 24% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5908 0.0923 167.16) | color: oklch(0.5908 0.0923 167.16) | |
| Lab | lab(53.87 -32.26 8.01) | color: lab(53.87 -32.26 8.01) | |
| LCH | lch(53.87 33.24 166.06) | color: lch(53.87 33.24 166.06) |
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)
#616179 — rgb(97, 97, 121)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C567B — rgb(92, 86, 123)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#417F80 — rgb(65, 127, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 40%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(159, 40%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 40%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 60%), hsl(159, 40%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 40%), hsl(159, 40%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #3D8F72;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,40%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 40%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 40%, 40%)?
HEX: #3D8F72 | RGB: rgb(61, 143, 114) | CMYK: 57%, 0%, 20%, 44% | HSV: 159°, 57%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3D8F72?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 40%, 40%). 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, 40%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 40%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #3D8F72; — As RGB: color: rgb(61, 143, 114); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,40%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 40%);