HSL(159, 52%, 55%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,52%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 52%, 55%) | color: hsl(159, 52%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #51C89E | color: #51C89E | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 200, 158) | color: rgb(81, 200, 158) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 0%, 21%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 60%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 31% 22%) | color: hwb(159 31% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7539 0.124 166.66) | color: oklch(0.7539 0.124 166.66) | |
| Lab | lab(73.24 -43.39 11.17) | color: lab(73.24 -43.39 11.17) | |
| LCH | lch(73.24 44.8 165.56) | color: lch(73.24 44.8 165.56) |
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)
#8586A8 — rgb(133, 134, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7E75AB — rgb(126, 117, 171)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#57B0B2 — rgb(87, 176, 178)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 52%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(159, 52%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 52%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 52%, 75%), hsl(159, 52%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 52%, 55%), hsl(159, 52%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #51C89E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,52%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 52%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 52%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 52%, 55%)?
HEX: #51C89E | RGB: rgb(81, 200, 158) | CMYK: 60%, 0%, 21%, 22% | HSV: 159°, 60%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #51C89E?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 52%, 55%). 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, 52%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 52%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #51C89E; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 200, 158); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,52%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 52%, 55%);