#159E9E
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About #159E9E Cyan
#159E9E is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 21 red, 158 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 180°, 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 #159E9E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
180°
Hue
77%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #159E9E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #159E9E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#159E9E on White
Contrast Ratio3.27:1
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Aa#159E9E on Black
Contrast Ratio6.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #159E9E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #159E9E |
| RGB | rgb(21, 158, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 77%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 21, 158, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 8.2%, 62.0%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 87%, 0%, 0%, 38% |
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