#159E75
Cyan
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HSL
About #159E75 Cyan
#159E75 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 21 red, 158 green, and 117 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 162°, saturation of 77%, 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 #159E75 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
162°
Hue
77%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #159E75 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #159E75 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#159E75 on White
Contrast Ratio3.4:1
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Aa#159E75 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.18:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #159E75 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #159E75 |
| RGB | rgb(21, 158, 117) |
| HSL | hsl(162, 77%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 21, 158, 117 |
| RGB Percent | 8.2%, 62.0%, 45.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 87%, 0%, 26%, 38% |
Related Palettes
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