HSL(159, 80%, 42%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,80%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 80%, 42%) | color: hsl(159, 80%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #15C185 | color: #15C185 | |
| RGB | rgb(21, 193, 133) | color: rgb(21, 193, 133) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(89%, 0%, 31%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 89%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 8% 24%) | color: hwb(159 8% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7181 0.1548 161.7) | color: oklch(0.7181 0.1548 161.7) | |
| Lab | lab(69.46 -54.06 19.17) | color: lab(69.46 -54.06 19.17) | |
| LCH | lch(69.46 57.36 160.48) | color: lch(69.46 57.36 160.48) |
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)
#5F6194 — rgb(95, 97, 148)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#564997 — rgb(86, 73, 151)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1E9FA2 — rgb(30, 159, 162)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 80%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(159, 80%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 80%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 80%, 62%), hsl(159, 80%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 80%, 42%), hsl(159, 80%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #15C185;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,80%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 80%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 80%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 80%, 42%)?
HEX: #15C185 | RGB: rgb(21, 193, 133) | CMYK: 89%, 0%, 31%, 24% | HSV: 159°, 89%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #15C185?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 80%, 42%). 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, 80%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 80%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #15C185; — As RGB: color: rgb(21, 193, 133); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,80%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 80%, 42%);