HSL(191, 79%, 56%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(191,79%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(191, 79%, 56%) | color: hsl(191, 79%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #36C7E7 | color: #36C7E7 | |
| RGB | rgb(54, 199, 231) | color: rgb(54, 199, 231) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 14%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(191, 77%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(191 21% 9%) | color: hwb(191 21% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7689 0.1249 216.54) | color: oklch(0.7689 0.1249 216.54) | |
| Lab | lab(74.44 -26.86 -26.63) | color: lab(74.44 -26.86 -26.63) | |
| LCH | lch(74.44 37.82 224.75) | color: lch(74.44 37.82 224.75) |
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)
#7576DF — rgb(117, 118, 223)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6C62DD — rgb(108, 98, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3DD9D8 — rgb(61, 217, 216)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(191, 79%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(191, 79%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(191, 79%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(191, 79%, 76%), hsl(191, 79%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(191, 79%, 56%), hsl(191, 79%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #36C7E7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(191,79%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(191, 79%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(191, 79%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(191, 79%, 56%)?
HEX: #36C7E7 | RGB: rgb(54, 199, 231) | CMYK: 77%, 14%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 191°, 77%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #36C7E7?
The complementary color is HSL(11, 79%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 191°, 311°, and 71°. For analogous combinations, try hues 161° and 221°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(191, 79%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(191, 79%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #36C7E7; — As RGB: color: rgb(54, 199, 231); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(191,79%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(191, 79%, 56%);