HSL(184, 40%, 85%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(184,40%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(184, 40%, 85%) | color: hsl(184, 40%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #C9E6E8 | color: #C9E6E8 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 230, 232) | color: rgb(201, 230, 232) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 1%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(184, 13%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(184 79% 9%) | color: hwb(184 79% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9045 0.0307 201.7) | color: oklch(0.9045 0.0307 201.7) | |
| Lab | lab(89.32 -9.08 -4.18) | color: lab(89.32 -9.08 -4.18) | |
| LCH | lch(89.32 10 204.72) | color: lch(89.32 10 204.72) |
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)
#D6D6E8 — rgb(214, 214, 232)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D4D2E7 — rgb(212, 210, 231)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#CAE7E7 — rgb(202, 231, 231)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(184, 40%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(184, 40%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(184, 40%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(184, 40%, 100%), hsl(184, 40%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(184, 40%, 85%), hsl(184, 40%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #C9E6E8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(184,40%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(184, 40%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(184, 40%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(184, 40%, 85%)?
HEX: #C9E6E8 | RGB: rgb(201, 230, 232) | CMYK: 13%, 1%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 184°, 13%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9E6E8?
The complementary color is HSL(4, 40%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 184°, 304°, and 64°. For analogous combinations, try hues 154° and 214°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(184, 40%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(184, 40%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #C9E6E8; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 230, 232); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(184,40%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(184, 40%, 85%);