#408C79
Muted Cyan
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About #408C79 Muted Cyan
#408C79 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 140 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 165°, saturation of 37%, 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 #408C79 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
165°
Hue
37%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #408C79 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #408C79 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#408C79 on White
Contrast Ratio4:1
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Aa#408C79 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.25:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #408C79 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #408C79 |
| RGB | rgb(64, 140, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(165, 37%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 140, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 54.9%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 0%, 14%, 45% |
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