HSL(173, 42%, 61%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(173,42%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 42%, 61%) | color: hsl(173, 42%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #72C5BC | color: #72C5BC | |
| RGB | rgb(114, 197, 188) | color: rgb(114, 197, 188) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 5%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(173, 42%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(173 45% 23%) | color: hwb(173 45% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7681 0.0825 186.68) | color: oklch(0.7681 0.0825 186.68) | |
| Lab | lab(74.28 -27.44 -3.41) | color: lab(74.28 -27.44 -3.41) | |
| LCH | lch(74.28 27.65 187.08) | color: lch(74.28 27.65 187.08) |
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)
#9697BE — rgb(150, 151, 190)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#918BBF — rgb(145, 139, 191)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#76C0C0 — rgb(118, 192, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 42%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(173, 42%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 42%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 42%, 81%), hsl(173, 42%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 42%, 61%), hsl(173, 42%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #72C5BC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,42%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 42%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 42%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 42%, 61%)?
HEX: #72C5BC | RGB: rgb(114, 197, 188) | CMYK: 42%, 0%, 5%, 23% | HSV: 173°, 42%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #72C5BC?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 42%, 61%). 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, 42%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 42%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #72C5BC; — As RGB: color: rgb(114, 197, 188); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,42%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 42%, 61%);