HSL(209, 70%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(209,70%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(209, 70%, 68%) | color: hsl(209, 70%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #74AFE7 | color: #74AFE7 | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 175, 231) | color: rgb(116, 175, 231) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 24%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(209, 50%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(209 46% 9%) | color: hwb(209 46% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7356 0.1023 248.13) | color: oklch(0.7356 0.1023 248.13) | |
| Lab | lab(69.57 -3.91 -33.97) | color: lab(69.57 -3.91 -33.97) | |
| LCH | lch(69.57 34.19 263.43) | color: lch(69.57 34.19 263.43) |
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)
#8E8ED9 — rgb(142, 142, 217)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A86D6 — rgb(138, 134, 214)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#77CFCC — rgb(119, 207, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(209, 70%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(209, 70%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(209, 70%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(209, 70%, 88%), hsl(209, 70%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(209, 70%, 68%), hsl(209, 70%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #74AFE7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(209,70%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(209, 70%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(209, 70%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(209, 70%, 68%)?
HEX: #74AFE7 | RGB: rgb(116, 175, 231) | CMYK: 50%, 24%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 209°, 50%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #74AFE7?
The complementary color is HSL(29, 70%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 209°, 329°, and 89°. For analogous combinations, try hues 179° and 239°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(209, 70%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(209, 70%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #74AFE7; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 175, 231); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(209,70%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(209, 70%, 68%);