HSL(218, 23%, 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(218,23%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(218, 23%, 53%) | color: hsl(218, 23%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #6C80A3 | color: #6C80A3 | |
| RGB | rgb(108, 128, 163) | color: rgb(108, 128, 163) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 21%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(218, 34%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(218 42% 36%) | color: hwb(218 42% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5973 0.0587 261.48) | color: oklch(0.5973 0.0587 261.48) | |
| Lab | lab(53.24 1.45 -21.01) | color: lab(53.24 1.45 -21.01) | |
| LCH | lch(53.24 21.06 273.95) | color: lch(53.24 21.06 273.95) |
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)
#75759B — rgb(117, 117, 155)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#747299 — rgb(116, 114, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6D9492 — rgb(109, 148, 146)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(218, 23%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(218, 23%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(218, 23%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 23%, 73%), hsl(218, 23%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 23%, 53%), hsl(218, 23%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #6C80A3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(218,23%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(218, 23%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(218, 23%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(218, 23%, 53%)?
HEX: #6C80A3 | RGB: rgb(108, 128, 163) | CMYK: 34%, 21%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 218°, 34%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6C80A3?
The complementary color is HSL(38, 23%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 218°, 338°, and 98°. For analogous combinations, try hues 188° and 248°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(218, 23%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(218, 23%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #6C80A3; — As RGB: color: rgb(108, 128, 163); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(218,23%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(218, 23%, 53%);