HSL(172, 86%, 79%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,86%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 86%, 79%) | color: hsl(172, 86%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #9BF8EB | color: #9BF8EB | |
| RGB | rgb(155, 248, 235) | color: rgb(155, 248, 235) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 5%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 38%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 60% 3%) | color: hwb(172 60% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9174 0.0909 184.53) | color: oklch(0.9174 0.0909 184.53) | |
| Lab | lab(91.73 -30.54 -2.49) | color: lab(91.73 -30.54 -2.49) | |
| LCH | lch(91.73 30.64 184.66) | color: lch(91.73 30.64 184.66) |
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)
#C3C4EE — rgb(195, 196, 238)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BEB7EF — rgb(190, 183, 239)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A0F1F1 — rgb(160, 241, 241)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 86%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(172, 86%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 86%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 86%, 99%), hsl(172, 86%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 86%, 79%), hsl(172, 86%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #9BF8EB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,86%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 86%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 86%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 86%, 79%)?
HEX: #9BF8EB | RGB: rgb(155, 248, 235) | CMYK: 38%, 0%, 5%, 3% | HSV: 172°, 38%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9BF8EB?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 86%, 79%). 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, 86%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 86%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #9BF8EB; — As RGB: color: rgb(155, 248, 235); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,86%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 86%, 79%);