HSL(178, 40%, 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(178,40%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(178, 40%, 79%) | color: hsl(178, 40%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #B4DFDD | color: #B4DFDD | |
| RGB | rgb(180, 223, 221) | color: rgb(180, 223, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(177, 19%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(177 70% 13%) | color: hwb(177 70% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8727 0.0448 192.86) | color: oklch(0.8727 0.0448 192.86) | |
| Lab | lab(85.85 -14.3 -3.64) | color: lab(85.85 -14.3 -3.64) | |
| LCH | lch(85.85 14.76 194.28) | color: lch(85.85 14.76 194.28) |
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)
#C7C7DD — rgb(199, 199, 221)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C4C1DE — rgb(196, 193, 222)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B6DEDE — rgb(182, 222, 222)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(178, 40%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(178, 40%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(178, 40%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(178, 40%, 99%), hsl(178, 40%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(178, 40%, 79%), hsl(178, 40%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #B4DFDD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(178,40%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(178, 40%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(178, 40%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(178, 40%, 79%)?
HEX: #B4DFDD | RGB: rgb(180, 223, 221) | CMYK: 19%, 0%, 1%, 13% | HSV: 177°, 19%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B4DFDD?
The complementary color is HSL(358, 40%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 178°, 298°, and 58°. For analogous combinations, try hues 148° and 208°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(178, 40%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(178, 40%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #B4DFDD; — As RGB: color: rgb(180, 223, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(178,40%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(178, 40%, 79%);