HSL(159, 75%, 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(159,75%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 75%, 56%) | color: hsl(159, 75%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #3BE3A8 | color: #3BE3A8 | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 227, 168) | color: rgb(59, 227, 168) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 0%, 26%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 74%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 23% 11%) | color: hwb(159 23% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8178 0.159 164.28) | color: oklch(0.8178 0.159 164.28) | |
| Lab | lab(81.12 -55.74 16.89) | color: lab(81.12 -55.74 16.89) | |
| LCH | lch(81.12 58.24 163.14) | color: lch(81.12 58.24 163.14) |
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)
#8485B6 — rgb(132, 133, 182)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7A6DBA — rgb(122, 109, 186)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#43C2C4 — rgb(67, 194, 196)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 75%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(159, 75%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 75%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 75%, 76%), hsl(159, 75%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 75%, 56%), hsl(159, 75%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #3BE3A8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,75%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 75%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 75%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 75%, 56%)?
HEX: #3BE3A8 | RGB: rgb(59, 227, 168) | CMYK: 74%, 0%, 26%, 11% | HSV: 159°, 74%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3BE3A8?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 75%, 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, 75%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 75%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #3BE3A8; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 227, 168); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,75%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 75%, 56%);