HSL(160, 20%, 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(160,20%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(160, 20%, 56%) | color: hsl(160, 20%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #78A596 | color: #78A596 | |
| RGB | rgb(120, 165, 150) | color: rgb(120, 165, 150) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 9%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(160, 27%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(160 47% 35%) | color: hwb(160 47% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.685 0.0534 172.06) | color: oklch(0.685 0.0534 172.06) | |
| Lab | lab(64.25 -18.41 2.89) | color: lab(64.25 -18.41 2.89) | |
| LCH | lch(64.25 18.64 171.08) | color: lch(64.25 18.64 171.08) |
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)
#8B8C9A — rgb(139, 140, 154)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#89869B — rgb(137, 134, 155)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7A9C9D — rgb(122, 156, 157)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(160, 20%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(160, 20%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(160, 20%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(160, 20%, 76%), hsl(160, 20%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(160, 20%, 56%), hsl(160, 20%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #78A596;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(160,20%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(160, 20%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(160, 20%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(160, 20%, 56%)?
HEX: #78A596 | RGB: rgb(120, 165, 150) | CMYK: 27%, 0%, 9%, 35% | HSV: 160°, 27%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #78A596?
The complementary color is HSL(340, 20%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 160°, 280°, and 40°. For analogous combinations, try hues 130° and 190°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(160, 20%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(160, 20%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #78A596; — As RGB: color: rgb(120, 165, 150); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(160,20%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(160, 20%, 56%);