HSL(190, 72%, 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(190,72%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(190, 72%, 57%) | color: hsl(190, 72%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #42C6E0 | color: #42C6E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 198, 224) | color: rgb(66, 198, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 12%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(190, 71%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(190 26% 12%) | color: hwb(190 26% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7664 0.117 213.67) | color: oklch(0.7664 0.117 213.67) | |
| Lab | lab(74.14 -27.15 -23.29) | color: lab(74.14 -27.15 -23.29) | |
| LCH | lch(74.14 35.77 220.62) | color: lch(74.14 35.77 220.62) |
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)
#7B7CDA — rgb(123, 124, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#746AD8 — rgb(116, 106, 216)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#49D5D4 — rgb(73, 213, 212)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(190, 72%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(190, 72%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(190, 72%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(190, 72%, 77%), hsl(190, 72%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(190, 72%, 57%), hsl(190, 72%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #42C6E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(190,72%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(190, 72%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(190, 72%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(190, 72%, 57%)?
HEX: #42C6E0 | RGB: rgb(66, 198, 224) | CMYK: 71%, 12%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 190°, 71%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #42C6E0?
The complementary color is HSL(10, 72%, 57%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 190°, 310°, and 70°. For analogous combinations, try hues 160° and 220°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(190, 72%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(190, 72%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #42C6E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 198, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(190,72%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(190, 72%, 57%);