HSL(179, 40%, 53%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(179,40%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(179, 40%, 53%) | color: hsl(179, 40%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #57B7B5 | color: #57B7B5 | |
| RGB | rgb(87, 183, 181) | color: rgb(87, 183, 181) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 1%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(179, 52%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(179 35% 28%) | color: hwb(179 35% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7213 0.0905 193.5) | color: oklch(0.7213 0.0905 193.5) | |
| Lab | lab(68.92 -28.63 -7.63) | color: lab(68.92 -28.63 -7.63) | |
| LCH | lch(68.92 29.63 194.92) | color: lch(68.92 29.63 194.92) |
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)
#8181B5 — rgb(129, 129, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7B74B6 — rgb(123, 116, 182)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5CB6B6 — rgb(92, 182, 182)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(179, 40%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(179, 40%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(179, 40%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 40%, 73%), hsl(179, 40%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 40%, 53%), hsl(179, 40%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #57B7B5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(179,40%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(179, 40%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(179, 40%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(179, 40%, 53%)?
HEX: #57B7B5 | RGB: rgb(87, 183, 181) | CMYK: 52%, 0%, 1%, 28% | HSV: 179°, 52%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #57B7B5?
The complementary color is HSL(359, 40%, 53%). 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, 40%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(179, 40%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #57B7B5; — As RGB: color: rgb(87, 183, 181); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(179,40%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(179, 40%, 53%);