HSL(179, 29%, 57%)
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%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(179, 29%, 57%) | color: hsl(179, 29%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #72B1B0 | color: #72B1B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(114, 177, 176) | color: rgb(114, 177, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 1%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(179, 36%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(179 44% 31%) | color: hwb(179 44% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7176 0.0648 194.53) | color: oklch(0.7176 0.0648 194.53) | |
| Lab | lab(68.13 -20.35 -5.9) | color: lab(68.13 -20.35 -5.9) | |
| LCH | lch(68.13 21.19 196.17) | color: lch(68.13 21.19 196.17) |
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)
#8D8EB0 — rgb(141, 142, 176)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A85B0 — rgb(138, 133, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#75B0B0 — rgb(117, 176, 176)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(179, 29%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(179, 29%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(179, 29%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 29%, 77%), hsl(179, 29%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 29%, 57%), hsl(179, 29%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #72B1B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(179,29%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(179, 29%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(179, 29%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(179, 29%, 57%)?
HEX: #72B1B0 | RGB: rgb(114, 177, 176) | CMYK: 36%, 0%, 1%, 31% | HSV: 179°, 36%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #72B1B0?
The complementary color is HSL(359, 29%, 57%). 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%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(179, 29%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #72B1B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(114, 177, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(179,29%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(179, 29%, 57%);