#178EA3
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About #178EA3 Cyan
#178EA3 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 142 green, and 163 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 189°, saturation of 75%, and lightness of 36%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
189°
Hue
75%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #178EA3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #178EA3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#178EA3 on White
Contrast Ratio3.86:1
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Aa#178EA3 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #178EA3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #178EA3 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 142, 163) |
| HSL | hsl(189, 75%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 142, 163 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 55.7%, 63.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 86%, 13%, 0%, 36% |
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