#79B9AD
Muted Cyan
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About #79B9AD Muted Cyan
#79B9AD is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 121 red, 185 green, and 173 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 169°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 60%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #79B9AD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
169°
Hue
31%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #79B9AD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #79B9AD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#79B9AD on White
Contrast Ratio2.24:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#79B9AD on Black
Contrast Ratio9.36:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #79B9AD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #79B9AD |
| RGB | rgb(121, 185, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(169, 31%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 185, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 47.5%, 72.5%, 67.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 35%, 0%, 6%, 27% |
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