#256E79
Cyan
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About #256E79 Cyan
#256E79 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 110 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 188°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 31%.
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 #256E79 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
188°
Hue
53%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #256E79 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #256E79 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#256E79 on White
Contrast Ratio5.86:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#256E79 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.59:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #256E79 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #256E79 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 110, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(188, 53%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 110, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 43.1%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 9%, 0%, 53% |
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