#166959
Cyan
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #166959 Cyan
#166959 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 22 red, 105 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 168°, saturation of 65%, and lightness of 25%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #166959 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
168°
Hue
65%
Saturation
25%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #166959 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #166959 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#166959 on White
Contrast Ratio6.56:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#166959 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.2:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #166959 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #166959 |
| RGB | rgb(22, 105, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(168, 65%, 25%) |
| RGB Decimal | 22, 105, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 8.6%, 41.2%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 79%, 0%, 15%, 59% |
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