HSL(197, 40%, 61%)
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%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 40%, 61%) | color: hsl(197, 40%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #74ADC3 | color: #74ADC3 | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 173, 195) | color: rgb(116, 173, 195) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 11%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 41%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 45% 24%) | color: hwb(197 45% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7163 0.0674 224.23) | color: oklch(0.7163 0.0674 224.23) | |
| Lab | lab(67.68 -12.87 -17.08) | color: lab(67.68 -12.87 -17.08) | |
| LCH | lch(67.68 21.39 233) | color: lch(67.68 21.39 233) |
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)
#8D8DBE — rgb(141, 141, 190)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8985BC — rgb(137, 133, 188)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#77B9B9 — rgb(119, 185, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 40%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(197, 40%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 40%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 81%), hsl(197, 40%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 61%), hsl(197, 40%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #74ADC3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,40%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 40%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 40%, 61%)?
HEX: #74ADC3 | RGB: rgb(116, 173, 195) | CMYK: 41%, 11%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 197°, 41%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #74ADC3?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 40%, 61%). 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%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 40%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #74ADC3; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 173, 195); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,40%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 61%);