#279FA5
Cyan
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About #279FA5 Cyan
#279FA5 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 39 red, 159 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 183°, saturation of 62%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #279FA5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
183°
Hue
62%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #279FA5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #279FA5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#279FA5 on White
Contrast Ratio3.19:1
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Aa#279FA5 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.59:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #279FA5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #279FA5 |
| RGB | rgb(39, 159, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(183, 62%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 39, 159, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 15.3%, 62.4%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 4%, 0%, 35% |
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