HSL(172, 55%, 53%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,55%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 55%, 53%) | color: hsl(172, 55%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #45C9B7 | color: #45C9B7 | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 201, 183) | color: rgb(69, 201, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 0%, 9%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 66%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 27% 21%) | color: hwb(172 27% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7599 0.1165 182.32) | color: oklch(0.7599 0.1165 182.32) | |
| Lab | lab(73.84 -39.82 -1.51) | color: lab(73.84 -39.82 -1.51) | |
| LCH | lch(73.84 39.85 182.17) | color: lch(73.84 39.85 182.17) |
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)
#7E7FBB — rgb(126, 127, 187)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#776DBC — rgb(119, 109, 188)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4CBFC0 — rgb(76, 191, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 55%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(172, 55%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 55%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 55%, 73%), hsl(172, 55%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 55%, 53%), hsl(172, 55%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #45C9B7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,55%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 55%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 55%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 55%, 53%)?
HEX: #45C9B7 | RGB: rgb(69, 201, 183) | CMYK: 66%, 0%, 9%, 21% | HSV: 172°, 66%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #45C9B7?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 55%, 53%). 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, 55%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 55%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #45C9B7; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 201, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,55%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 55%, 53%);