HSL(179, 29%, 40%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(179,29%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(179, 29%, 40%) | color: hsl(179, 29%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #488483 | color: #488483 | |
| RGB | rgb(72, 132, 131) | color: rgb(72, 132, 131) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 1%, 48%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(179, 45%, 52%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(179 29% 48%) | color: hwb(179 29% 48%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5727 0.0626 194.14) | color: oklch(0.5727 0.0626 194.14) | |
| Lab | lab(51.29 -19.72 -5.54) | color: lab(51.29 -19.72 -5.54) | |
| LCH | lch(51.29 20.48 195.69) | color: lch(51.29 20.48 195.69) |
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)
#626383 — rgb(98, 99, 131)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5F5A83 — rgb(95, 90, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4B8383 — rgb(75, 131, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(179, 29%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(179, 29%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(179, 29%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 29%, 60%), hsl(179, 29%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 29%, 40%), hsl(179, 29%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #488483;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(179,29%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(179, 29%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(179, 29%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(179, 29%, 40%)?
HEX: #488483 | RGB: rgb(72, 132, 131) | CMYK: 45%, 0%, 1%, 48% | HSV: 179°, 45%, 52%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #488483?
The complementary color is HSL(359, 29%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 179°, 299°, and 59°. For analogous combinations, try hues 149° and 209°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(179, 29%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(179, 29%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #488483; — As RGB: color: rgb(72, 132, 131); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(179,29%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(179, 29%, 40%);