HSL(159, 40%, 73%)
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%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 40%, 73%) | color: hsl(159, 40%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #9FD6C2 | color: #9FD6C2 | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 214, 194) | color: rgb(159, 214, 194) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 9%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(158, 26%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(158 62% 16%) | color: hwb(158 62% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8324 0.0634 170.31) | color: oklch(0.8324 0.0634 170.31) | |
| Lab | lab(81.49 -21.81 4.16) | color: lab(81.49 -21.81 4.16) | |
| LCH | lch(81.49 22.2 169.2) | color: lch(81.49 22.2 169.2) |
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)
#B7B7C7 — rgb(183, 183, 199)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B4B0C8 — rgb(180, 176, 200)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A2CBCC — rgb(162, 203, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 40%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(159, 40%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 40%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 93%), hsl(159, 40%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 40%, 73%), hsl(159, 40%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #9FD6C2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,40%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 40%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 40%, 73%)?
HEX: #9FD6C2 | RGB: rgb(159, 214, 194) | CMYK: 26%, 0%, 9%, 16% | HSV: 158°, 26%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9FD6C2?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 40%, 73%). 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%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 40%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #9FD6C2; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 214, 194); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,40%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 40%, 73%);