HSL(198, 80%, 62%)
Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(198,80%,62%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(198, 80%, 62%) | color: hsl(198, 80%, 62%) | |
| HEX | #51BDEC | color: #51BDEC | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 189, 236) | color: rgb(81, 189, 236) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 20%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(198, 66%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(198 32% 7%) | color: hwb(198 32% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7547 0.1188 229.96) | color: oklch(0.7547 0.1188 229.96) | |
| Lab | lab(72.36 -16.68 -32.48) | color: lab(72.36 -16.68 -32.48) | |
| LCH | lch(72.36 36.51 242.82) | color: lch(72.36 36.51 242.82) |
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)
#8081E1 — rgb(128, 129, 225)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7A71DE — rgb(122, 113, 222)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#56D8D6 — rgb(86, 216, 214)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(198, 80%, 62%);
text
color: hsl(198, 80%, 62%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(198, 80%, 62%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(198, 80%, 82%), hsl(198, 80%, 62%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(198, 80%, 62%), hsl(198, 80%, 42%))
hex
background-color: #51BDEC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(198,80%,62%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(198, 80%, 62%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(198, 80%, 62%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(198, 80%, 62%)?
HEX: #51BDEC | RGB: rgb(81, 189, 236) | CMYK: 66%, 20%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 198°, 66%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #51BDEC?
The complementary color is HSL(18, 80%, 62%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 198°, 318°, and 78°. For analogous combinations, try hues 168° and 228°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(198, 80%, 62%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(198, 80%, 62%); — As HEX: color: #51BDEC; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 189, 236); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(198,80%,62%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(198, 80%, 62%);