HSL(172, 80%, 79%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,80%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 80%, 79%) | color: hsl(172, 80%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #9FF4E9 | color: #9FF4E9 | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 244, 233) | color: rgb(159, 244, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 5%, 4%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 35%, 96%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 62% 4%) | color: hwb(172 62% 4%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9099 0.0839 185.54) | color: oklch(0.9099 0.0839 185.54) | |
| Lab | lab(90.76 -28.05 -2.86) | color: lab(90.76 -28.05 -2.86) | |
| LCH | lch(90.76 28.2 185.82) | color: lch(90.76 28.2 185.82) |
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)
#C4C5EC — rgb(196, 197, 236)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BFB9EC — rgb(191, 185, 236)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A3EEEE — rgb(163, 238, 238)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 80%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(172, 80%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 80%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 80%, 99%), hsl(172, 80%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 80%, 79%), hsl(172, 80%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #9FF4E9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,80%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 80%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 80%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 80%, 79%)?
HEX: #9FF4E9 | RGB: rgb(159, 244, 233) | CMYK: 35%, 0%, 5%, 4% | HSV: 172°, 35%, 96%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9FF4E9?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 80%, 79%). 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, 80%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 80%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #9FF4E9; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 244, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,80%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 80%, 79%);