HSL(170, 72%, 74%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(170,72%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(170, 72%, 74%) | color: hsl(170, 72%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #8DECDD | color: #8DECDD | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 236, 221) | color: rgb(141, 236, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 6%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(171, 40%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(171 56% 7%) | color: hwb(171 56% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8799 0.0933 182.9) | color: oklch(0.8799 0.0933 182.9) | |
| Lab | lab(87.42 -31.6 -1.57) | color: lab(87.42 -31.6 -1.57) | |
| LCH | lch(87.42 31.64 182.84) | color: lch(87.42 31.64 182.84) |
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)
#B6B7E1 — rgb(182, 183, 225)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B1AAE2 — rgb(177, 170, 226)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#92E3E4 — rgb(146, 227, 228)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(170, 72%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(170, 72%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(170, 72%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(170, 72%, 94%), hsl(170, 72%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(170, 72%, 74%), hsl(170, 72%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #8DECDD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(170,72%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(170, 72%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(170, 72%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(170, 72%, 74%)?
HEX: #8DECDD | RGB: rgb(141, 236, 221) | CMYK: 40%, 0%, 6%, 7% | HSV: 171°, 40%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8DECDD?
The complementary color is HSL(350, 72%, 74%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 170°, 290°, and 50°. For analogous combinations, try hues 140° and 200°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(170, 72%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(170, 72%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #8DECDD; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 236, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(170,72%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(170, 72%, 74%);