HSL(216, 60%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,60%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 60%, 53%) | color: hsl(216, 60%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #3F79CF | color: #3F79CF | |
| RGB | rgb(63, 121, 207) | color: rgb(63, 121, 207) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 42%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 70%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 24% 19%) | color: hwb(216 24% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5799 0.1459 258.23) | color: oklch(0.5799 0.1459 258.23) | |
| Lab | lab(50.96 9.49 -50.03) | color: lab(50.96 9.49 -50.03) | |
| LCH | lch(50.96 50.92 280.74) | color: lch(50.96 50.92 280.74) |
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)
#5859BA — rgb(88, 89, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5550B5 — rgb(85, 80, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#42AAA6 — rgb(66, 170, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 60%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(216, 60%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 60%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 60%, 73%), hsl(216, 60%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 60%, 53%), hsl(216, 60%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #3F79CF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,60%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 60%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 60%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 60%, 53%)?
HEX: #3F79CF | RGB: rgb(63, 121, 207) | CMYK: 70%, 42%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 216°, 70%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3F79CF?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 60%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 216°, 336°, and 96°. For analogous combinations, try hues 186° and 246°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(216, 60%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 60%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #3F79CF; — As RGB: color: rgb(63, 121, 207); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,60%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 60%, 53%);