HSL(172, 46%, 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(172,46%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 46%, 50%) | color: hsl(172, 46%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #45BAAB | color: #45BAAB | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 186, 171) | color: rgb(69, 186, 171) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 0%, 8%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 63%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 27% 27%) | color: hwb(172 27% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7194 0.1064 183.34) | color: oklch(0.7194 0.1064 183.34) | |
| Lab | lab(68.98 -36.16 -2.09) | color: lab(68.98 -36.16 -2.09) | |
| LCH | lch(68.98 36.22 183.31) | color: lch(68.98 36.22 183.31) |
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)
#7879AF — rgb(120, 121, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7168B0 — rgb(113, 104, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4BB1B2 — rgb(75, 177, 178)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 46%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(172, 46%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 46%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 46%, 70%), hsl(172, 46%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 46%, 50%), hsl(172, 46%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #45BAAB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,46%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 46%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 46%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 46%, 50%)?
HEX: #45BAAB | RGB: rgb(69, 186, 171) | CMYK: 63%, 0%, 8%, 27% | HSV: 172°, 63%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #45BAAB?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 46%, 50%). 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, 46%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 46%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #45BAAB; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 186, 171); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,46%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 46%, 50%);