HSL(185, 65%, 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(185,65%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(185, 65%, 55%) | color: hsl(185, 65%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #42CAD7 | color: #42CAD7 | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 202, 215) | color: rgb(66, 202, 215) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 6%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(185, 69%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(185 26% 16%) | color: hwb(185 26% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7724 0.1151 204.34) | color: oklch(0.7724 0.1151 204.34) | |
| Lab | lab(75.01 -31.79 -17.1) | color: lab(75.01 -31.79 -17.1) | |
| LCH | lch(75.01 36.1 208.28) | color: lch(75.01 36.1 208.28) |
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)
#7D7ED4 — rgb(125, 126, 212)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#756BD3 — rgb(117, 107, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#49D1D1 — rgb(73, 209, 209)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(185, 65%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(185, 65%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(185, 65%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(185, 65%, 75%), hsl(185, 65%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(185, 65%, 55%), hsl(185, 65%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #42CAD7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(185,65%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(185, 65%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(185, 65%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(185, 65%, 55%)?
HEX: #42CAD7 | RGB: rgb(66, 202, 215) | CMYK: 69%, 6%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 185°, 69%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #42CAD7?
The complementary color is HSL(5, 65%, 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, 65%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(185, 65%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #42CAD7; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 202, 215); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(185,65%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(185, 65%, 55%);