HSL(188, 40%, 68%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(188,40%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(188, 40%, 68%) | color: hsl(188, 40%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #8DC5CE | color: #8DC5CE | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 197, 206) | color: rgb(141, 197, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 4%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(188, 32%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(188 55% 19%) | color: hwb(188 55% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7879 0.0592 208.46) | color: oklch(0.7879 0.0592 208.46) | |
| Lab | lab(76.1 -15.88 -10.32) | color: lab(76.1 -15.88 -10.32) | |
| LCH | lch(76.1 18.94 213.02) | color: lch(76.1 18.94 213.02) |
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)
#A5A6CC — rgb(165, 166, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A29ECB — rgb(162, 158, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#90CACA — rgb(144, 202, 202)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(188, 40%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(188, 40%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(188, 40%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 40%, 88%), hsl(188, 40%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 40%, 68%), hsl(188, 40%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #8DC5CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(188,40%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(188, 40%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(188, 40%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(188, 40%, 68%)?
HEX: #8DC5CE | RGB: rgb(141, 197, 206) | CMYK: 32%, 4%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 188°, 32%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8DC5CE?
The complementary color is HSL(8, 40%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 188°, 308°, and 68°. For analogous combinations, try hues 158° and 218°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(188, 40%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(188, 40%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #8DC5CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 197, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(188,40%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(188, 40%, 68%);