HSL(173, 40%, 73%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(173,40%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 40%, 73%) | color: hsl(173, 40%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #9FD6CF | color: #9FD6CF | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 214, 207) | color: rgb(159, 214, 207) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 3%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 26%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 62% 16%) | color: hwb(172 62% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8362 0.0575 186.4) | color: oklch(0.8362 0.0575 186.4) | |
| Lab | lab(81.82 -19.08 -2.28) | color: lab(81.82 -19.08 -2.28) | |
| LCH | lch(81.82 19.22 186.81) | color: lch(81.82 19.22 186.81) |
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)
#B7B7D1 — rgb(183, 183, 209)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B4B0D1 — rgb(180, 176, 209)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A2D2D2 — rgb(162, 210, 210)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 40%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(173, 40%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 40%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 40%, 93%), hsl(173, 40%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 40%, 73%), hsl(173, 40%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #9FD6CF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,40%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 40%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 40%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 40%, 73%)?
HEX: #9FD6CF | RGB: rgb(159, 214, 207) | CMYK: 26%, 0%, 3%, 16% | HSV: 172°, 26%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9FD6CF?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 40%, 73%). 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, 40%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 40%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #9FD6CF; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 214, 207); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,40%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 40%, 73%);