HSL(172, 40%, 50%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,40%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 40%, 50%) | color: hsl(172, 40%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #4DB3A5 | color: #4DB3A5 | |
| RGB | rgb(77, 179, 165) | color: rgb(77, 179, 165) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 0%, 8%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 57%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 30% 30%) | color: hwb(172 30% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7028 0.0971 183.13) | color: oklch(0.7028 0.0971 183.13) | |
| Lab | lab(66.92 -32.99 -1.77) | color: lab(66.92 -32.99 -1.77) | |
| LCH | lch(66.92 33.04 183.07) | color: lch(66.92 33.04 183.07) |
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)
#797AA8 — rgb(121, 122, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#736CA9 — rgb(115, 108, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#52ABAC — rgb(82, 171, 172)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 40%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(172, 40%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 40%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 40%, 70%), hsl(172, 40%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 40%, 50%), hsl(172, 40%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #4DB3A5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,40%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 40%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 40%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 40%, 50%)?
HEX: #4DB3A5 | RGB: rgb(77, 179, 165) | CMYK: 57%, 0%, 8%, 30% | HSV: 172°, 57%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4DB3A5?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 40%, 50%). 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, 40%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 40%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #4DB3A5; — As RGB: color: rgb(77, 179, 165); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,40%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 40%, 50%);