HSL(188, 59%, 42%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(188,59%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(188, 59%, 42%) | color: hsl(188, 59%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #2C99AA | color: #2C99AA | |
| RGB | rgb(44, 153, 170) | color: rgb(44, 153, 170) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 10%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(188, 74%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(188 17% 33%) | color: hwb(188 17% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6306 0.0974 210.27) | color: oklch(0.6306 0.0974 210.27) | |
| Lab | lab(58.24 -24.2 -17.64) | color: lab(58.24 -24.2 -17.64) | |
| LCH | lch(58.24 29.95 216.09) | color: lch(58.24 29.95 216.09) |
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)
#5B5CA6 — rgb(91, 92, 166)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#554DA5 — rgb(85, 77, 165)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#31A3A2 — rgb(49, 163, 162)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(188, 59%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(188, 59%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(188, 59%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 59%, 62%), hsl(188, 59%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 59%, 42%), hsl(188, 59%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #2C99AA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(188,59%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(188, 59%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(188, 59%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(188, 59%, 42%)?
HEX: #2C99AA | RGB: rgb(44, 153, 170) | CMYK: 74%, 10%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 188°, 74%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2C99AA?
The complementary color is HSL(8, 59%, 42%). 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, 59%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(188, 59%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #2C99AA; — As RGB: color: rgb(44, 153, 170); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(188,59%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(188, 59%, 42%);