HSL(217, 36%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,36%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 36%, 59%) | color: hsl(217, 36%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #718EBC | color: #718EBC | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 142, 188) | color: rgb(113, 142, 188) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 24%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 40%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 44% 26%) | color: hwb(217 44% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6425 0.0769 259.45) | color: oklch(0.6425 0.0769 259.45) | |
| Lab | lab(58.5 1.62 -27.22) | color: lab(58.5 1.62 -27.22) | |
| LCH | lch(58.5 27.27 273.41) | color: lch(58.5 27.27 273.41) |
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)
#7E7EB1 — rgb(126, 126, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7C7AAE — rgb(124, 122, 174)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#72A8A6 — rgb(114, 168, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 36%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(217, 36%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 36%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 36%, 79%), hsl(217, 36%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 36%, 59%), hsl(217, 36%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #718EBC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,36%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 36%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 36%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 36%, 59%)?
HEX: #718EBC | RGB: rgb(113, 142, 188) | CMYK: 40%, 24%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 217°, 40%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #718EBC?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 36%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 36%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 36%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #718EBC; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 142, 188); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,36%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 36%, 59%);