HSL(159, 40%, 48%)
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%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 40%, 48%) | color: hsl(159, 40%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #49AB89 | color: #49AB89 | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 171, 137) | color: rgb(73, 171, 137) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 0%, 20%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 57%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 29% 33%) | color: hwb(159 29% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6733 0.1059 167.47) | color: oklch(0.6733 0.1059 167.47) | |
| Lab | lab(63.63 -37.05 8.97) | color: lab(63.63 -37.05 8.97) | |
| LCH | lch(63.63 38.12 166.39) | color: lch(63.63 38.12 166.39) |
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)
#737491 — rgb(115, 116, 145)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6E6693 — rgb(110, 102, 147)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4E9899 — rgb(78, 152, 153)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 40%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(159, 40%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 40%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 68%), hsl(159, 40%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 48%), hsl(159, 40%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #49AB89;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,40%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 40%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 40%, 48%)?
HEX: #49AB89 | RGB: rgb(73, 171, 137) | CMYK: 57%, 0%, 20%, 33% | HSV: 159°, 57%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #49AB89?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 40%, 48%). 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%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 40%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #49AB89; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 171, 137); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,40%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 48%);