HSL(197, 40%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,40%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 40%, 51%) | color: hsl(197, 40%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #5098B4 | color: #5098B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(80, 152, 180) | color: rgb(80, 152, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 16%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 56%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 31% 29%) | color: hwb(197 31% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6441 0.0833 225.72) | color: oklch(0.6441 0.0833 225.72) | |
| Lab | lab(59.39 -14.43 -21.45) | color: lab(59.39 -14.43 -21.45) | |
| LCH | lch(59.39 25.85 236.07) | color: lch(59.39 25.85 236.07) |
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)
#6F70AD — rgb(111, 112, 173)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6B66AC — rgb(107, 102, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#54A8A7 — rgb(84, 168, 167)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 40%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(197, 40%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 40%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 71%), hsl(197, 40%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 51%), hsl(197, 40%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #5098B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,40%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 40%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 40%, 51%)?
HEX: #5098B4 | RGB: rgb(80, 152, 180) | CMYK: 56%, 16%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 197°, 56%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5098B4?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 40%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 197°, 317°, and 77°. For analogous combinations, try hues 167° and 227°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(197, 40%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 40%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #5098B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(80, 152, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,40%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 51%);