HSL(172, 100%, 81%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,100%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 100%, 81%) | color: hsl(172, 100%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #9EFFF2 | color: #9EFFF2 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 255, 242) | color: rgb(158, 255, 242) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 5%, 0%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 38%, 100%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 62% 0%) | color: hwb(172 62% 0%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9363 0.0939 184.93) | color: oklch(0.9363 0.0939 184.93) | |
| Lab | lab(93.97 -31.5 -2.82) | color: lab(93.97 -31.5 -2.82) | |
| LCH | lch(93.97 31.63 185.12) | color: lch(93.97 31.63 185.12) |
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)
#C8C9F5 — rgb(200, 201, 245)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C2BBF6 — rgb(194, 187, 246)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A3F8F8 — rgb(163, 248, 248)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 100%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(172, 100%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 100%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 100%, 100%), hsl(172, 100%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 100%, 81%), hsl(172, 100%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #9EFFF2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,100%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 100%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 100%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 100%, 81%)?
HEX: #9EFFF2 | RGB: rgb(158, 255, 242) | CMYK: 38%, 0%, 5%, 0% | HSV: 172°, 38%, 100%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9EFFF2?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 100%, 81%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 172°, 292°, and 52°. For analogous combinations, try hues 142° and 202°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(172, 100%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 100%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #9EFFF2; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 255, 242); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,100%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 100%, 81%);