HSL(201, 72%, 50%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(201,72%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(201, 72%, 50%) | color: hsl(201, 72%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #249BDB | color: #249BDB | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 155, 219) | color: rgb(36, 155, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 29%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(201, 84%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(201 14% 14%) | color: hwb(201 14% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6566 0.137 238.84) | color: oklch(0.6566 0.137 238.84) | |
| Lab | lab(60.72 -9.35 -41.37) | color: lab(60.72 -9.35 -41.37) | |
| LCH | lch(60.72 42.41 257.26) | color: lch(60.72 42.41 257.26) |
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)
#5859CC — rgb(88, 89, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5148C8 — rgb(81, 72, 200)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2ABFBD — rgb(42, 191, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(201, 72%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(201, 72%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(201, 72%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(201, 72%, 70%), hsl(201, 72%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(201, 72%, 50%), hsl(201, 72%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #249BDB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(201,72%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(201, 72%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(201, 72%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(201, 72%, 50%)?
HEX: #249BDB | RGB: rgb(36, 155, 219) | CMYK: 84%, 29%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 201°, 84%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #249BDB?
The complementary color is HSL(21, 72%, 50%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 201°, 321°, and 81°. For analogous combinations, try hues 171° and 231°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(201, 72%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(201, 72%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #249BDB; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 155, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(201,72%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(201, 72%, 50%);