#428A79
Muted Cyan
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HSL
About #428A79 Muted Cyan
#428A79 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 138 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 166°, saturation of 35%, 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 #428A79 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
166°
Hue
35%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #428A79 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #428A79 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#428A79 on White
Contrast Ratio4.08:1
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Aa#428A79 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.14:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #428A79 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #428A79 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 138, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(166, 35%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 138, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 54.1%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 0%, 12%, 46% |
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