HSL(196, 27%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,27%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 27%, 56%) | color: hsl(196, 27%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #719DAD | color: #719DAD | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 157, 173) | color: rgb(113, 157, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 9%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 35%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 44% 32%) | color: hwb(196 44% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6699 0.0531 222.47) | color: oklch(0.6699 0.0531 222.47) | |
| Lab | lab(62.2 -10.82 -13.09) | color: lab(62.2 -10.82 -13.09) | |
| LCH | lch(62.2 16.98 230.42) | color: lch(62.2 16.98 230.42) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8484A9 — rgb(132, 132, 169)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#827EA8 — rgb(130, 126, 168)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#73A6A5 — rgb(115, 166, 165)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 27%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(196, 27%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 27%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 27%, 76%), hsl(196, 27%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 27%, 56%), hsl(196, 27%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #719DAD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,27%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 27%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 27%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 27%, 56%)?
HEX: #719DAD | RGB: rgb(113, 157, 173) | CMYK: 35%, 9%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 196°, 35%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #719DAD?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 27%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 196°, 316°, and 76°. For analogous combinations, try hues 166° and 226°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(196, 27%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 27%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #719DAD; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 157, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,27%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 27%, 56%);