HSL(159, 35%, 50%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,35%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 35%, 50%) | color: hsl(159, 35%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #53AC8D | color: #53AC8D | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 172, 141) | color: rgb(83, 172, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 18%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 52%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 32% 33%) | color: hwb(159 32% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6806 0.0983 168.16) | color: oklch(0.6806 0.0983 168.16) | |
| Lab | lab(64.38 -34.3 7.87) | color: lab(64.38 -34.3 7.87) | |
| LCH | lch(64.38 35.19 167.08) | color: lch(64.38 35.19 167.08) |
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)
#7A7A95 — rgb(122, 122, 149)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#746E96 — rgb(116, 110, 150)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#579A9C — rgb(87, 154, 156)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 35%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(159, 35%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 35%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 35%, 70%), hsl(159, 35%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 35%, 50%), hsl(159, 35%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #53AC8D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,35%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 35%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 35%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 35%, 50%)?
HEX: #53AC8D | RGB: rgb(83, 172, 141) | CMYK: 52%, 0%, 18%, 33% | HSV: 159°, 52%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #53AC8D?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 35%, 50%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 159°, 279°, and 39°. For analogous combinations, try hues 129° and 189°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(159, 35%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 35%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #53AC8D; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 172, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,35%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 35%, 50%);