HSL(173, 33%, 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(173,33%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 33%, 50%) | color: hsl(173, 33%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #55AAA0 | color: #55AAA0 | |
| RGB | rgb(85, 170, 160) | color: rgb(85, 170, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 0%, 6%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(173, 50%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(173 34% 33%) | color: hwb(173 34% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6821 0.0842 185.38) | color: oklch(0.6821 0.0842 185.38) | |
| Lab | lab(64.34 -28.22 -2.76) | color: lab(64.34 -28.22 -2.76) | |
| LCH | lch(64.34 28.35 185.59) | color: lch(64.34 28.35 185.59) |
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)
#7A7BA2 — rgb(122, 123, 162)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#756FA3 — rgb(117, 111, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#59A4A5 — rgb(89, 164, 165)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 33%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(173, 33%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 33%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 33%, 70%), hsl(173, 33%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 33%, 50%), hsl(173, 33%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #55AAA0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,33%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 33%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 33%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 33%, 50%)?
HEX: #55AAA0 | RGB: rgb(85, 170, 160) | CMYK: 50%, 0%, 6%, 33% | HSV: 173°, 50%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #55AAA0?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 33%, 50%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 173°, 293°, and 53°. For analogous combinations, try hues 143° and 203°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(173, 33%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 33%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #55AAA0; — As RGB: color: rgb(85, 170, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,33%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 33%, 50%);