#159D9D
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About #159D9D Cyan
#159D9D is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 21 red, 157 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 180°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 35%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #159D9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
180°
Hue
76%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #159D9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #159D9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#159D9D on White
Contrast Ratio3.31:1
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Aa#159D9D on Black
Contrast Ratio6.34:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #159D9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #159D9D |
| RGB | rgb(21, 157, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 76%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 21, 157, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 8.2%, 61.6%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 87%, 0%, 0%, 38% |
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