HSL(217, 55%, 50%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,55%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 55%, 50%) | color: hsl(217, 55%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #396FC6 | color: #396FC6 | |
| RGB | rgb(57, 111, 198) | color: rgb(57, 111, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 44%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 71%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 23% 22%) | color: hwb(217 23% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5499 0.1472 259.53) | color: oklch(0.5499 0.1472 259.53) | |
| Lab | lab(47.38 11.57 -50.61) | color: lab(47.38 11.57 -50.61) | |
| LCH | lch(47.38 51.92 282.88) | color: lch(47.38 51.92 282.88) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#5051B1 — rgb(80, 81, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4D49AC — rgb(77, 73, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3CA09D — rgb(60, 160, 157)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 55%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(217, 55%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 55%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 55%, 70%), hsl(217, 55%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 55%, 50%), hsl(217, 55%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #396FC6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,55%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 55%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 55%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 55%, 50%)?
HEX: #396FC6 | RGB: rgb(57, 111, 198) | CMYK: 71%, 44%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 217°, 71%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #396FC6?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 55%, 50%). 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, 55%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 55%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #396FC6; — As RGB: color: rgb(57, 111, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,55%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 55%, 50%);