HSL(217, 66%, 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(217,66%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 66%, 59%) | color: hsl(217, 66%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #5186DB | color: #5186DB | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 134, 219) | color: rgb(81, 134, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 39%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 63%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 32% 14%) | color: hwb(217 32% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6232 0.141 259.44) | color: oklch(0.6232 0.141 259.44) | |
| Lab | lab(56 8.73 -48.74) | color: lab(56 8.73 -48.74) | |
| LCH | lch(56 49.52 280.15) | color: lch(56 49.52 280.15) |
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)
#6868C6 — rgb(104, 104, 198)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6561C2 — rgb(101, 97, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#54B6B3 — rgb(84, 182, 179)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 66%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(217, 66%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 66%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 66%, 79%), hsl(217, 66%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 66%, 59%), hsl(217, 66%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #5186DB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,66%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 66%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 66%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 66%, 59%)?
HEX: #5186DB | RGB: rgb(81, 134, 219) | CMYK: 63%, 39%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 217°, 63%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5186DB?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 66%, 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, 66%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 66%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #5186DB; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 134, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,66%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 66%, 59%);