HSL(173, 40%, 72%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(173,40%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 40%, 72%) | color: hsl(173, 40%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9BD4CD | color: #9BD4CD | |
| RGB | rgb(155, 212, 205) | color: rgb(155, 212, 205) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 3%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(173, 27%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(173 61% 17%) | color: hwb(173 61% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8288 0.0594 186.65) | color: oklch(0.8288 0.0594 186.65) | |
| Lab | lab(80.99 -19.69 -2.45) | color: lab(80.99 -19.69 -2.45) | |
| LCH | lch(80.99 19.84 187.09) | color: lch(80.99 19.84 187.09) |
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)
#B4B4CF — rgb(180, 180, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B0ACCF — rgb(176, 172, 207)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9ED0D0 — rgb(158, 208, 208)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 40%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(173, 40%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 40%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 40%, 92%), hsl(173, 40%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 40%, 72%), hsl(173, 40%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9BD4CD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,40%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 40%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 40%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 40%, 72%)?
HEX: #9BD4CD | RGB: rgb(155, 212, 205) | CMYK: 27%, 0%, 3%, 17% | HSV: 173°, 27%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9BD4CD?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 40%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 173°, 293°, and 53°. For analogous combinations, try hues 143° and 203°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(173, 40%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 40%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9BD4CD; — As RGB: color: rgb(155, 212, 205); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,40%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 40%, 72%);