HSL(173, 66%, 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(173,66%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 66%, 79%) | color: hsl(173, 66%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #A6EDE5 | color: #A6EDE5 | |
| RGB | rgb(166, 237, 229) | color: rgb(166, 237, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 3%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(173, 30%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(173 65% 7%) | color: hwb(173 65% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.897 0.0715 187.19) | color: oklch(0.897 0.0715 187.19) | |
| Lab | lab(89.08 -23.65 -3.2) | color: lab(89.08 -23.65 -3.2) | |
| LCH | lch(89.08 23.87 187.71) | color: lch(89.08 23.87 187.71) |
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)
#C5C5E7 — rgb(197, 197, 231)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C1BBE7 — rgb(193, 187, 231)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#AAE8E9 — rgb(170, 232, 233)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 66%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(173, 66%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 66%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 66%, 99%), hsl(173, 66%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 66%, 79%), hsl(173, 66%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #A6EDE5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,66%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 66%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 66%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 66%, 79%)?
HEX: #A6EDE5 | RGB: rgb(166, 237, 229) | CMYK: 30%, 0%, 3%, 7% | HSV: 173°, 30%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A6EDE5?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 66%, 79%). 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, 66%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 66%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #A6EDE5; — As RGB: color: rgb(166, 237, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,66%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 66%, 79%);