#279B8A
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About #279B8A Cyan
#279B8A is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 39 red, 155 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 171°, 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 #279B8A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
171°
Hue
60%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #279B8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #279B8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#279B8A on White
Contrast Ratio3.42:1
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Aa#279B8A on Black
Contrast Ratio6.14:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #279B8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #279B8A |
| RGB | rgb(39, 155, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(171, 60%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 39, 155, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 15.3%, 60.8%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 75%, 0%, 11%, 39% |
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