HSL(159, 75%, 70%)
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%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 75%, 70%) | color: hsl(159, 75%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #79ECC4 | color: #79ECC4 | |
| RGB | rgb(121, 236, 196) | color: rgb(121, 236, 196) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 0%, 17%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 49%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 47% 7%) | color: hwb(159 47% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8644 0.1206 168.46) | color: oklch(0.8644 0.1206 168.46) | |
| Lab | lab(86.03 -42.03 9.4) | color: lab(86.03 -42.03 9.4) | |
| LCH | lch(86.03 43.07 167.39) | color: lch(86.03 43.07 167.39) |
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)
#ABACCE — rgb(171, 172, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A49CD0 — rgb(164, 156, 208)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7FD5D7 — rgb(127, 213, 215)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 75%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(159, 75%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 75%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 75%, 90%), hsl(159, 75%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 75%, 70%), hsl(159, 75%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #79ECC4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,75%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 75%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 75%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 75%, 70%)?
HEX: #79ECC4 | RGB: rgb(121, 236, 196) | CMYK: 49%, 0%, 17%, 7% | HSV: 159°, 49%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #79ECC4?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 75%, 70%). 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%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 75%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #79ECC4; — As RGB: color: rgb(121, 236, 196); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,75%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 75%, 70%);