HSL(187, 40%, 51%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(187,40%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(187, 40%, 51%) | color: hsl(187, 40%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #50A8B4 | color: #50A8B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(80, 168, 180) | color: rgb(80, 168, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 7%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(187, 56%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(187 31% 29%) | color: hwb(187 31% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6823 0.0858 207.26) | color: oklch(0.6823 0.0858 207.26) | |
| Lab | lab(64.16 -22.86 -14.21) | color: lab(64.16 -22.86 -14.21) | |
| LCH | lch(64.16 26.92 211.87) | color: lch(64.16 26.92 211.87) |
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)
#7677B1 — rgb(118, 119, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#716AB0 — rgb(113, 106, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#54AFAE — rgb(84, 175, 174)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(187, 40%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(187, 40%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(187, 40%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(187, 40%, 71%), hsl(187, 40%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(187, 40%, 51%), hsl(187, 40%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #50A8B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(187,40%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(187, 40%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(187, 40%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(187, 40%, 51%)?
HEX: #50A8B4 | RGB: rgb(80, 168, 180) | CMYK: 56%, 7%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 187°, 56%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #50A8B4?
The complementary color is HSL(7, 40%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 187°, 307°, and 67°. For analogous combinations, try hues 157° and 217°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(187, 40%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(187, 40%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #50A8B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(80, 168, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(187,40%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(187, 40%, 51%);