HSL(216, 83%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,83%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 83%, 61%) | color: hsl(216, 83%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #498BEE | color: #498BEE | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 139, 238) | color: rgb(73, 139, 238) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 42%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 69%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 29% 7%) | color: hwb(216 29% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6418 0.1633 258.42) | color: oklch(0.6418 0.1633 258.42) | |
| Lab | lab(58.09 10.99 -56.03) | color: lab(58.09 10.99 -56.03) | |
| LCH | lch(58.09 57.1 281.1) | color: lch(58.09 57.1 281.1) |
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)
#6666D6 — rgb(102, 102, 214)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#625DD0 — rgb(98, 93, 208)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4CC3BF — rgb(76, 195, 191)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 83%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(216, 83%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 83%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 83%, 81%), hsl(216, 83%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 83%, 61%), hsl(216, 83%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #498BEE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,83%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 83%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 83%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 83%, 61%)?
HEX: #498BEE | RGB: rgb(73, 139, 238) | CMYK: 69%, 42%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 216°, 69%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #498BEE?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 83%, 61%). 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, 83%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 83%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #498BEE; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 139, 238); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,83%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 83%, 61%);