HSL(206, 70%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(206,70%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(206, 70%, 51%) | color: hsl(206, 70%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #2B8EDA | color: #2B8EDA | |
| RGB | rgb(43, 142, 218) | color: rgb(43, 142, 218) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 35%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(206, 80%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(206 17% 15%) | color: hwb(206 17% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6274 0.1447 246.66) | color: oklch(0.6274 0.1447 246.66) | |
| Lab | lab(57 -1.63 -46.67) | color: lab(57 -1.63 -46.67) | |
| LCH | lch(57 46.7 268) | color: lch(57 46.7 268) |
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)
#5657C8 — rgb(86, 87, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5049C3 — rgb(80, 73, 195)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#30B9B6 — rgb(48, 185, 182)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(206, 70%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(206, 70%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(206, 70%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 70%, 71%), hsl(206, 70%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 70%, 51%), hsl(206, 70%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #2B8EDA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(206,70%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(206, 70%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(206, 70%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(206, 70%, 51%)?
HEX: #2B8EDA | RGB: rgb(43, 142, 218) | CMYK: 80%, 35%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 206°, 80%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2B8EDA?
The complementary color is HSL(26, 70%, 51%). 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, 70%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(206, 70%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #2B8EDA; — As RGB: color: rgb(43, 142, 218); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(206,70%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(206, 70%, 51%);