HSL(206, 52%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(206,52%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(206, 52%, 40%) | color: hsl(206, 52%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #316D9B | color: #316D9B | |
| RGB | rgb(49, 109, 155) | color: rgb(49, 109, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 30%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(206, 68%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(206 20% 39%) | color: hwb(206 20% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5164 0.0959 244.44) | color: oklch(0.5164 0.0959 244.44) | |
| Lab | lab(44.17 -4.07 -30.65) | color: lab(44.17 -4.07 -30.65) | |
| LCH | lch(44.17 30.92 262.44) | color: lch(44.17 30.92 262.44) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#4B4C90 — rgb(75, 76, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#48438D — rgb(72, 67, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#348785 — rgb(52, 135, 133)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(206, 52%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(206, 52%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(206, 52%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 52%, 60%), hsl(206, 52%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 52%, 40%), hsl(206, 52%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #316D9B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(206,52%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(206, 52%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(206, 52%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(206, 52%, 40%)?
HEX: #316D9B | RGB: rgb(49, 109, 155) | CMYK: 68%, 30%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 206°, 68%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #316D9B?
The complementary color is HSL(26, 52%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 206°, 326°, and 86°. For analogous combinations, try hues 176° and 236°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(206, 52%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(206, 52%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #316D9B; — As RGB: color: rgb(49, 109, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(206,52%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(206, 52%, 40%);