HSL(188, 70%, 56%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(188,70%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(188, 70%, 56%) | color: hsl(188, 70%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #40C8DD | color: #40C8DD | |
| RGB | rgb(64, 200, 221) | color: rgb(64, 200, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 10%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(188, 71%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(188 25% 13%) | color: hwb(188 25% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7695 0.117 209.95) | color: oklch(0.7695 0.117 209.95) | |
| Lab | lab(74.58 -29.3 -21) | color: lab(74.58 -29.3 -21) | |
| LCH | lch(74.58 36.05 215.63) | color: lch(74.58 36.05 215.63) |
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)
#7B7CD8 — rgb(123, 124, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7369D7 — rgb(115, 105, 215)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#47D4D3 — rgb(71, 212, 211)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(188, 70%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(188, 70%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(188, 70%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 70%, 76%), hsl(188, 70%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 70%, 56%), hsl(188, 70%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #40C8DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(188,70%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(188, 70%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(188, 70%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(188, 70%, 56%)?
HEX: #40C8DD | RGB: rgb(64, 200, 221) | CMYK: 71%, 10%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 188°, 71%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #40C8DD?
The complementary color is HSL(8, 70%, 56%). 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, 70%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(188, 70%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #40C8DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(64, 200, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(188,70%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(188, 70%, 56%);