#279EA0
Cyan
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About #279EA0 Cyan
#279EA0 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 39 red, 158 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 181°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 39%.
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 #279EA0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
181°
Hue
61%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #279EA0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #279EA0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#279EA0 on White
Contrast Ratio3.24:1
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Aa#279EA0 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.48:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #279EA0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #279EA0 |
| RGB | rgb(39, 158, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(181, 61%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 39, 158, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 15.3%, 62.0%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 1%, 0%, 37% |
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