HSL(165, 42%, 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(165,42%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(165, 42%, 42%) | color: hsl(165, 42%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3E9882 | color: #3E9882 | |
| RGB | rgb(62, 152, 130) | color: rgb(62, 152, 130) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 0%, 14%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(165, 59%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(165 25% 40%) | color: hwb(165 25% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6191 0.0924 174.4) | color: oklch(0.6191 0.0924 174.4) | |
| Lab | lab(57.16 -32.32 3.6) | color: lab(57.16 -32.32 3.6) | |
| LCH | lch(57.16 32.52 173.64) | color: lch(57.16 32.52 173.64) |
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)
#656687 — rgb(101, 102, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#605989 — rgb(96, 89, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#438C8C — rgb(67, 140, 140)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(165, 42%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(165, 42%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(165, 42%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(165, 42%, 62%), hsl(165, 42%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(165, 42%, 42%), hsl(165, 42%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3E9882;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(165,42%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(165, 42%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(165, 42%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(165, 42%, 42%)?
HEX: #3E9882 | RGB: rgb(62, 152, 130) | CMYK: 59%, 0%, 14%, 40% | HSV: 165°, 59%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3E9882?
The complementary color is HSL(345, 42%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 165°, 285°, and 45°. For analogous combinations, try hues 135° and 195°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(165, 42%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(165, 42%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3E9882; — As RGB: color: rgb(62, 152, 130); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(165,42%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(165, 42%, 42%);