HSL(159, 72%, 56%)
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%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 72%, 56%) | color: hsl(159, 72%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #3EE0A7 | color: #3EE0A7 | |
| RGB | rgb(62, 224, 167) | color: rgb(62, 224, 167) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(72%, 0%, 25%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 72%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 25% 12%) | color: hwb(159 25% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8107 0.1552 164.55) | color: oklch(0.8107 0.1552 164.55) | |
| Lab | lab(80.25 -54.4 16.2) | color: lab(80.25 -54.4 16.2) | |
| LCH | lch(80.25 56.76 163.42) | color: lch(80.25 56.76 163.42) |
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)
#8486B5 — rgb(132, 134, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7B6FB8 — rgb(123, 111, 184)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#46C0C2 — rgb(70, 192, 194)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 72%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(159, 72%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 72%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 72%, 76%), hsl(159, 72%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 72%, 56%), hsl(159, 72%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #3EE0A7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,72%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 72%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 72%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 72%, 56%)?
HEX: #3EE0A7 | RGB: rgb(62, 224, 167) | CMYK: 72%, 0%, 25%, 12% | HSV: 159°, 72%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3EE0A7?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 72%, 56%). 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%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 72%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #3EE0A7; — As RGB: color: rgb(62, 224, 167); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,72%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 72%, 56%);