HSL(159, 72%, 36%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,72%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 72%, 36%) | color: hsl(159, 72%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #1A9E70 | color: #1A9E70 | |
| RGB | rgb(26, 158, 112) | color: rgb(26, 158, 112) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 0%, 29%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 84%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 10% 38%) | color: hwb(159 10% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6214 0.1281 163.06) | color: oklch(0.6214 0.1281 163.06) | |
| Lab | lab(57.89 -44.86 14.67) | color: lab(57.89 -44.86 14.67) | |
| LCH | lch(57.89 47.2 161.89) | color: lch(57.89 47.2 161.89) |
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)
#53547B — rgb(83, 84, 123)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C427E — rgb(76, 66, 126)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#218486 — rgb(33, 132, 134)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 72%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(159, 72%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 72%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 72%, 56%), hsl(159, 72%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 72%, 36%), hsl(159, 72%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #1A9E70;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,72%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 72%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 72%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 72%, 36%)?
HEX: #1A9E70 | RGB: rgb(26, 158, 112) | CMYK: 84%, 0%, 29%, 38% | HSV: 159°, 84%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1A9E70?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 72%, 36%). 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, 72%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 72%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #1A9E70; — As RGB: color: rgb(26, 158, 112); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,72%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 72%, 36%);