HSL(178, 50%, 74%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(178,50%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(178, 50%, 74%) | color: hsl(178, 50%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #9CDEDC | color: #9CDEDC | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 222, 220) | color: rgb(156, 222, 220) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(178, 30%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(178 61% 13%) | color: hwb(178 61% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.856 0.0665 193.6) | color: oklch(0.856 0.0665 193.6) | |
| Lab | lab(84.21 -21.07 -5.68) | color: lab(84.21 -21.07 -5.68) | |
| LCH | lch(84.21 21.82 195.09) | color: lch(84.21 21.82 195.09) |
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)
#B9B9DC — rgb(185, 185, 220)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B5B0DD — rgb(181, 176, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FDDDD — rgb(159, 221, 221)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(178, 50%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(178, 50%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(178, 50%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(178, 50%, 94%), hsl(178, 50%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(178, 50%, 74%), hsl(178, 50%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #9CDEDC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(178,50%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(178, 50%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(178, 50%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(178, 50%, 74%)?
HEX: #9CDEDC | RGB: rgb(156, 222, 220) | CMYK: 30%, 0%, 1%, 13% | HSV: 178°, 30%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9CDEDC?
The complementary color is HSL(358, 50%, 74%). 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, 50%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(178, 50%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #9CDEDC; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 222, 220); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(178,50%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(178, 50%, 74%);