HSL(172, 70%, 36%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,70%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 70%, 36%) | color: hsl(172, 70%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #1C9C8B | color: #1C9C8B | |
| RGB | rgb(28, 156, 139) | color: rgb(28, 156, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 0%, 11%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 82%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 11% 39%) | color: hwb(172 11% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.624 0.1067 181.05) | color: oklch(0.624 0.1067 181.05) | |
| Lab | lab(57.93 -36.8 -0.5) | color: lab(57.93 -36.8 -0.5) | |
| LCH | lch(57.93 36.8 180.78) | color: lch(57.93 36.8 180.78) |
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)
#53558F — rgb(83, 85, 143)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C4290 — rgb(76, 66, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#229293 — rgb(34, 146, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 70%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(172, 70%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 70%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 70%, 56%), hsl(172, 70%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 70%, 36%), hsl(172, 70%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #1C9C8B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,70%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 70%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 70%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 70%, 36%)?
HEX: #1C9C8B | RGB: rgb(28, 156, 139) | CMYK: 82%, 0%, 11%, 39% | HSV: 172°, 82%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1C9C8B?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 70%, 36%). 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, 70%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 70%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #1C9C8B; — As RGB: color: rgb(28, 156, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,70%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 70%, 36%);