HSL(173, 38%, 72%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(173,38%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 38%, 72%) | color: hsl(173, 38%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9CD3CC | color: #9CD3CC | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 211, 204) | color: rgb(156, 211, 204) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 3%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 26%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 61% 17%) | color: hwb(172 61% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8269 0.0575 186.38) | color: oklch(0.8269 0.0575 186.38) | |
| Lab | lab(80.75 -19.11 -2.28) | color: lab(80.75 -19.11 -2.28) | |
| LCH | lch(80.75 19.25 186.8) | color: lch(80.75 19.25 186.8) |
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)
#B4B4CE — rgb(180, 180, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B1ADCE — rgb(177, 173, 206)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FCFCF — rgb(159, 207, 207)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 38%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(173, 38%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 38%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 38%, 92%), hsl(173, 38%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 38%, 72%), hsl(173, 38%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9CD3CC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,38%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 38%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 38%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 38%, 72%)?
HEX: #9CD3CC | RGB: rgb(156, 211, 204) | CMYK: 26%, 0%, 3%, 17% | HSV: 172°, 26%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9CD3CC?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 38%, 72%). 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, 38%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 38%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9CD3CC; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 211, 204); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,38%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 38%, 72%);