HSL(203, 72%, 52%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(203,72%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(203, 72%, 52%) | color: hsl(203, 72%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #2C99DD | color: #2C99DD | |
| RGB | rgb(44, 153, 221) | color: rgb(44, 153, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 31%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(203, 80%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(203 17% 13%) | color: hwb(203 17% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6546 0.1386 241.73) | color: oklch(0.6546 0.1386 241.73) | |
| Lab | lab(60.37 -6.8 -43.02) | color: lab(60.37 -6.8 -43.02) | |
| LCH | lch(60.37 43.55 261.02) | color: lch(60.37 43.55 261.02) |
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)
#5B5CCD — rgb(91, 92, 205)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#554DC9 — rgb(85, 77, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#31C0BD — rgb(49, 192, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(203, 72%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(203, 72%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(203, 72%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(203, 72%, 72%), hsl(203, 72%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(203, 72%, 52%), hsl(203, 72%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #2C99DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(203,72%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(203, 72%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(203, 72%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(203, 72%, 52%)?
HEX: #2C99DD | RGB: rgb(44, 153, 221) | CMYK: 80%, 31%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 203°, 80%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2C99DD?
The complementary color is HSL(23, 72%, 52%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 203°, 323°, and 83°. For analogous combinations, try hues 173° and 233°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(203, 72%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(203, 72%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #2C99DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(44, 153, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(203,72%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(203, 72%, 52%);