HSL(173, 50%, 86%)
Very Light Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Light Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(173,50%,86%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 50%, 86%) | color: hsl(173, 50%, 86%) | |
| HEX | #C9EDE9 | color: #C9EDE9 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 237, 233) | color: rgb(201, 237, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 2%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(173, 15%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(173 79% 7%) | color: hwb(173 79% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9193 0.0378 188.31) | color: oklch(0.9193 0.0378 188.31) | |
| Lab | lab(91.17 -12.42 -1.98) | color: lab(91.17 -12.42 -1.98) | |
| LCH | lch(91.17 12.58 189.06) | color: lch(91.17 12.58 189.06) |
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)
#D9D9EA — rgb(217, 217, 234)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D7D4EA — rgb(215, 212, 234)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#CBEBEB — rgb(203, 235, 235)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 50%, 86%);
text
color: hsl(173, 50%, 86%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 50%, 86%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 50%, 100%), hsl(173, 50%, 86%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 50%, 86%), hsl(173, 50%, 66%))
hex
background-color: #C9EDE9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,50%,86%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 50%, 86%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 50%, 86%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Light Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 50%, 86%)?
HEX: #C9EDE9 | RGB: rgb(201, 237, 233) | CMYK: 15%, 0%, 2%, 7% | HSV: 173°, 15%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9EDE9?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 50%, 86%). 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, 50%, 86%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 50%, 86%); — As HEX: color: #C9EDE9; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 237, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,50%,86%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 50%, 86%);