#79A09D
Muted Cyan
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About #79A09D Muted Cyan
#79A09D is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 121 red, 160 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 175°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 55%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #79A09D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
175°
Hue
17%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #79A09D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #79A09D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#79A09D on White
Contrast Ratio2.87:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#79A09D on Black
Contrast Ratio7.33:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #79A09D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #79A09D |
| RGB | rgb(121, 160, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(175, 17%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 160, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 47.5%, 62.7%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 24%, 0%, 2%, 37% |
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