HSL(161, 45%, 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(161,45%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(161, 45%, 42%) | color: hsl(161, 45%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3B9B7D | color: #3B9B7D | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 155, 125) | color: rgb(59, 155, 125) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 0%, 19%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(161, 62%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(161 23% 39%) | color: hwb(161 23% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6244 0.1013 169.13) | color: oklch(0.6244 0.1013 169.13) | |
| Lab | lab(57.9 -35.57 7.47) | color: lab(57.9 -35.57 7.47) | |
| LCH | lch(57.9 36.35 168.14) | color: lch(57.9 36.35 168.14) |
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)
#656584 — rgb(101, 101, 132)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5F5886 — rgb(95, 88, 134)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#408A8B — rgb(64, 138, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(161, 45%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(161, 45%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(161, 45%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(161, 45%, 62%), hsl(161, 45%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(161, 45%, 42%), hsl(161, 45%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3B9B7D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(161,45%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(161, 45%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(161, 45%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(161, 45%, 42%)?
HEX: #3B9B7D | RGB: rgb(59, 155, 125) | CMYK: 62%, 0%, 19%, 39% | HSV: 161°, 62%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B9B7D?
The complementary color is HSL(341, 45%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 161°, 281°, and 41°. For analogous combinations, try hues 131° and 191°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(161, 45%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(161, 45%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3B9B7D; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 155, 125); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(161,45%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(161, 45%, 42%);