HSL(159, 40%, 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(159,40%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 40%, 59%) | color: hsl(159, 40%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #6DC0A3 | color: #6DC0A3 | |
| RGB | rgb(109, 192, 163) | color: rgb(109, 192, 163) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 15%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 43%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 43% 25%) | color: hwb(159 43% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7466 0.0924 169.17) | color: oklch(0.7466 0.0924 169.17) | |
| Lab | lab(71.96 -32.14 6.77) | color: lab(71.96 -32.14 6.77) | |
| LCH | lch(71.96 32.85 168.11) | color: lch(71.96 32.85 168.11) |
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)
#9192AA — rgb(145, 146, 170)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C86AC — rgb(140, 134, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#71B0B1 — rgb(113, 176, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 40%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(159, 40%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 40%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 79%), hsl(159, 40%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 59%), hsl(159, 40%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #6DC0A3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,40%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 40%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 40%, 59%)?
HEX: #6DC0A3 | RGB: rgb(109, 192, 163) | CMYK: 43%, 0%, 15%, 25% | HSV: 159°, 43%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6DC0A3?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 40%, 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, 40%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 40%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #6DC0A3; — As RGB: color: rgb(109, 192, 163); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,40%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 59%);