HSL(161, 72%, 57%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(161,72%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(161, 72%, 57%) | color: hsl(161, 72%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #42E0AE | color: #42E0AE | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 224, 174) | color: rgb(66, 224, 174) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 0%, 22%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(161, 71%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(161 26% 12%) | color: hwb(161 26% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8132 0.1485 167.22) | color: oklch(0.8132 0.1485 167.22) | |
| Lab | lab(80.47 -52.27 12.84) | color: lab(80.47 -52.27 12.84) | |
| LCH | lch(80.47 53.82 166.2) | color: lch(80.47 53.82 166.2) |
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)
#8688BA — rgb(134, 136, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D71BD — rgb(125, 113, 189)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4AC4C6 — rgb(74, 196, 198)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(161, 72%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(161, 72%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(161, 72%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(161, 72%, 77%), hsl(161, 72%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(161, 72%, 57%), hsl(161, 72%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #42E0AE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(161,72%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(161, 72%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(161, 72%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(161, 72%, 57%)?
HEX: #42E0AE | RGB: rgb(66, 224, 174) | CMYK: 71%, 0%, 22%, 12% | HSV: 161°, 71%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #42E0AE?
The complementary color is HSL(341, 72%, 57%). 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, 72%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(161, 72%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #42E0AE; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 224, 174); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(161,72%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(161, 72%, 57%);