#79D8CD
Cyan
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About #79D8CD Cyan
#79D8CD is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 121 red, 216 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 173°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 66%.
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 #79D8CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
173°
Hue
55%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #79D8CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #79D8CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#79D8CD on White
Contrast Ratio1.68:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#79D8CD on Black
Contrast Ratio12.52:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #79D8CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #79D8CD |
| RGB | rgb(121, 216, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(173, 55%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 216, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 47.5%, 84.7%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 44%, 0%, 5%, 15% |
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