#238C9F
Cyan
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #238C9F Cyan
#238C9F is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 140 green, and 159 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 189°, saturation of 64%, and lightness of 38%.
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 #238C9F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
189°
Hue
64%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #238C9F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #238C9F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#238C9F on White
Contrast Ratio3.94:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#238C9F on Black
Contrast Ratio5.32:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #238C9F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #238C9F |
| RGB | rgb(35, 140, 159) |
| HSL | hsl(189, 64%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 140, 159 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 54.9%, 62.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 78%, 12%, 0%, 38% |
Related Palettes
12 palettes using #238C9F or similar colors