HSL(172, 20%, 54%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,20%,54%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 20%, 54%) | color: hsl(172, 20%, 54%) | |
| HEX | #72A19B | color: #72A19B | |
| RGB | rgb(114, 161, 155) | color: rgb(114, 161, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 4%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 29%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 45% 37%) | color: hwb(172 45% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6736 0.0513 186.16) | color: oklch(0.6736 0.0513 186.16) | |
| Lab | lab(62.87 -17.06 -1.96) | color: lab(62.87 -17.06 -1.96) | |
| LCH | lch(62.87 17.17 186.55) | color: lch(62.87 17.17 186.55) |
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)
#86879C — rgb(134, 135, 156)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#84809D — rgb(132, 128, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#749E9E — rgb(116, 158, 158)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 20%, 54%);
text
color: hsl(172, 20%, 54%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 20%, 54%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 20%, 74%), hsl(172, 20%, 54%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 20%, 54%), hsl(172, 20%, 34%))
hex
background-color: #72A19B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,20%,54%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 20%, 54%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 20%, 54%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 20%, 54%)?
HEX: #72A19B | RGB: rgb(114, 161, 155) | CMYK: 29%, 0%, 4%, 37% | HSV: 172°, 29%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #72A19B?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 20%, 54%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 172°, 292°, and 52°. For analogous combinations, try hues 142° and 202°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(172, 20%, 54%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 20%, 54%); — As HEX: color: #72A19B; — As RGB: color: rgb(114, 161, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,20%,54%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 20%, 54%);