HSL(179, 70%, 72%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(179,70%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(179, 70%, 72%) | color: hsl(179, 70%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #86EAE8 | color: #86EAE8 | |
| RGB | rgb(134, 234, 232) | color: rgb(134, 234, 232) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 1%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(179, 43%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(179 52% 8%) | color: hwb(179 52% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8756 0.0943 193.89) | color: oklch(0.8756 0.0943 193.89) | |
| Lab | lab(86.87 -29.75 -8.2) | color: lab(86.87 -29.75 -8.2) | |
| LCH | lch(86.87 30.86 195.41) | color: lch(86.87 30.86 195.41) |
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)
#B1B2E8 — rgb(177, 178, 232)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ACA4E9 — rgb(172, 164, 233)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8BE9E9 — rgb(139, 233, 233)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(179, 70%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(179, 70%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(179, 70%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 70%, 92%), hsl(179, 70%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(179, 70%, 72%), hsl(179, 70%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #86EAE8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(179,70%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(179, 70%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(179, 70%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(179, 70%, 72%)?
HEX: #86EAE8 | RGB: rgb(134, 234, 232) | CMYK: 43%, 0%, 1%, 8% | HSV: 179°, 43%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #86EAE8?
The complementary color is HSL(359, 70%, 72%). 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, 70%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(179, 70%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #86EAE8; — As RGB: color: rgb(134, 234, 232); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(179,70%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(179, 70%, 72%);