#279B88
Cyan
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RGB
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About #279B88 Cyan
#279B88 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 39 red, 155 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 170°, saturation of 60%, 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 #279B88 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
170°
Hue
60%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #279B88 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #279B88 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#279B88 on White
Contrast Ratio3.43:1
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Aa#279B88 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.13:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #279B88 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #279B88 |
| RGB | rgb(39, 155, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(170, 60%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 39, 155, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 15.3%, 60.8%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 75%, 0%, 12%, 39% |
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