HSL(179, 21%, 28%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(179,21%,28%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(179, 21%, 28%) | color: hsl(179, 21%, 28%) | |
| HEX | #385656 | color: #385656 | |
| RGB | rgb(56, 86, 86) | color: rgb(56, 86, 86) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 0%, 66%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(180, 35%, 34%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(180 22% 66%) | color: hwb(180 22% 66%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4297 0.0355 195.91) | color: oklch(0.4297 0.0355 195.91) | |
| Lab | lab(34.33 -11.04 -3.55) | color: lab(34.33 -11.04 -3.55) | |
| LCH | lch(34.33 11.6 197.83) | color: lch(34.33 11.6 197.83) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#454556 — rgb(69, 69, 86)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#434156 — rgb(67, 65, 86)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A5656 — rgb(58, 86, 86)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(179, 21%, 28%);
text
color: hsl(179, 21%, 28%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(179, 21%, 28%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 21%, 48%), hsl(179, 21%, 28%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 21%, 28%), hsl(179, 21%, 8%))
hex
background-color: #385656;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(179,21%,28%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(179, 21%, 28%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(179, 21%, 28%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(179, 21%, 28%)?
HEX: #385656 | RGB: rgb(56, 86, 86) | CMYK: 35%, 0%, 0%, 66% | HSV: 180°, 35%, 34%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #385656?
The complementary color is HSL(359, 21%, 28%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 179°, 299°, and 59°. For analogous combinations, try hues 149° and 209°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(179, 21%, 28%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(179, 21%, 28%); — As HEX: color: #385656; — As RGB: color: rgb(56, 86, 86); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(179,21%,28%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(179, 21%, 28%);