HSL(185, 40%, 55%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(185,40%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(185, 40%, 55%) | color: hsl(185, 40%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5EB3BA | color: #5EB3BA | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 179, 186) | color: rgb(94, 179, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 4%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(185, 49%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(185 37% 27%) | color: hwb(185 37% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7163 0.0829 202.52) | color: oklch(0.7163 0.0829 202.52) | |
| Lab | lab(68.14 -23.78 -11.51) | color: lab(68.14 -23.78 -11.51) | |
| LCH | lch(68.14 26.42 205.83) | color: lch(68.14 26.42 205.83) |
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)
#8384B8 — rgb(131, 132, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7E78B8 — rgb(126, 120, 184)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#62B7B7 — rgb(98, 183, 183)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(185, 40%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(185, 40%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(185, 40%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(185, 40%, 75%), hsl(185, 40%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(185, 40%, 55%), hsl(185, 40%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5EB3BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(185,40%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(185, 40%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(185, 40%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(185, 40%, 55%)?
HEX: #5EB3BA | RGB: rgb(94, 179, 186) | CMYK: 49%, 4%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 185°, 49%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5EB3BA?
The complementary color is HSL(5, 40%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 185°, 305°, and 65°. For analogous combinations, try hues 155° and 215°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(185, 40%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(185, 40%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5EB3BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 179, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(185,40%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(185, 40%, 55%);