HSL(157, 78%, 40%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(157,78%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(157, 78%, 40%) | color: hsl(157, 78%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #16B679 | color: #16B679 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 182, 121) | color: rgb(22, 182, 121) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(88%, 0%, 34%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(157, 88%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(157 9% 29%) | color: hwb(157 9% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6867 0.1514 159.96) | color: oklch(0.6867 0.1514 159.96) | |
| Lab | lab(65.75 -52.49 20.54) | color: lab(65.75 -52.49 20.54) | |
| LCH | lch(65.75 56.37 158.63) | color: lch(65.75 56.37 158.63) |
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)
#5B5D88 — rgb(91, 93, 136)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#52468B — rgb(82, 70, 139)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1E9396 — rgb(30, 147, 150)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(157, 78%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(157, 78%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(157, 78%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(157, 78%, 60%), hsl(157, 78%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(157, 78%, 40%), hsl(157, 78%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #16B679;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(157,78%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(157, 78%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(157, 78%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(157, 78%, 40%)?
HEX: #16B679 | RGB: rgb(22, 182, 121) | CMYK: 88%, 0%, 34%, 29% | HSV: 157°, 88%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #16B679?
The complementary color is HSL(337, 78%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 157°, 277°, and 37°. For analogous combinations, try hues 127° and 187°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(157, 78%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(157, 78%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #16B679; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 182, 121); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(157,78%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(157, 78%, 40%);