HSL(230, 16%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,16%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 16%, 53%) | color: hsl(230, 16%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #747A9A | color: #747A9A | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 122, 154) | color: rgb(116, 122, 154) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 21%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 25%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 45% 40%) | color: hwb(231 45% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5863 0.0495 276.47) | color: oklch(0.5863 0.0495 276.47) | |
| Lab | lab(51.8 5.13 -17.95) | color: lab(51.8 5.13 -17.95) | |
| LCH | lch(51.8 18.67 285.95) | color: lch(51.8 18.67 285.95) |
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)
#777792 — rgb(119, 119, 146)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#767690 — rgb(118, 118, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#748C8B — rgb(116, 140, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 16%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(230, 16%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 16%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 16%, 73%), hsl(230, 16%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 16%, 53%), hsl(230, 16%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #747A9A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,16%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 16%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 16%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 16%, 53%)?
HEX: #747A9A | RGB: rgb(116, 122, 154) | CMYK: 25%, 21%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 231°, 25%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #747A9A?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 16%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 16%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 16%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #747A9A; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 122, 154); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,16%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 16%, 53%);