HSL(171, 50%, 55%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(171,50%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(171, 50%, 55%) | color: hsl(171, 50%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #53C6B4 | color: #53C6B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 198, 180) | color: rgb(83, 198, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 9%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(171, 58%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(171 33% 22%) | color: hwb(171 33% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7558 0.1074 181.37) | color: oklch(0.7558 0.1074 181.37) | |
| Lab | lab(73.23 -36.8 -0.73) | color: lab(73.23 -36.8 -0.73) | |
| LCH | lch(73.23 36.81 181.14) | color: lch(73.23 36.81 181.14) |
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)
#8586B8 — rgb(133, 134, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7E76B9 — rgb(126, 118, 185)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#59BCBD — rgb(89, 188, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(171, 50%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(171, 50%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(171, 50%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(171, 50%, 75%), hsl(171, 50%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(171, 50%, 55%), hsl(171, 50%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #53C6B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(171,50%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(171, 50%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(171, 50%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(171, 50%, 55%)?
HEX: #53C6B4 | RGB: rgb(83, 198, 180) | CMYK: 58%, 0%, 9%, 22% | HSV: 171°, 58%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #53C6B4?
The complementary color is HSL(351, 50%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 171°, 291°, and 51°. For analogous combinations, try hues 141° and 201°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(171, 50%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(171, 50%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #53C6B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 198, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(171,50%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(171, 50%, 55%);