HSL(172, 90%, 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(172,90%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 90%, 79%) | color: hsl(172, 90%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #99FAED | color: #99FAED | |
| RGB | rgb(153, 250, 237) | color: rgb(153, 250, 237) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 5%, 2%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 39%, 98%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 60% 2%) | color: hwb(172 60% 2%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9215 0.094 184.87) | color: oklch(0.9215 0.094 184.87) | |
| Lab | lab(92.24 -31.54 -2.78) | color: lab(92.24 -31.54 -2.78) | |
| LCH | lch(92.24 31.66 185.04) | color: lch(92.24 31.66 185.04) |
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)
#C3C4F0 — rgb(195, 196, 240)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BDB6F1 — rgb(189, 182, 241)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9EF3F3 — rgb(158, 243, 243)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 90%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(172, 90%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 90%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 90%, 99%), hsl(172, 90%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 90%, 79%), hsl(172, 90%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #99FAED;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,90%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 90%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 90%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 90%, 79%)?
HEX: #99FAED | RGB: rgb(153, 250, 237) | CMYK: 39%, 0%, 5%, 2% | HSV: 172°, 39%, 98%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #99FAED?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 90%, 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, 90%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 90%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #99FAED; — As RGB: color: rgb(153, 250, 237); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,90%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 90%, 79%);