HSL(230, 23%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,23%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 23%, 51%) | color: hsl(230, 23%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #656F9F | color: #656F9F | |
| RGB | rgb(101, 111, 159) | color: rgb(101, 111, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 30%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 36%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 40% 38%) | color: hwb(230 40% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.553 0.0758 274.63) | color: oklch(0.553 0.0758 274.63) | |
| Lab | lab(47.8 8.4 -27.12) | color: lab(47.8 8.4 -27.12) | |
| LCH | lch(47.8 28.39 287.21) | color: lch(47.8 28.39 287.21) |
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)
#696993 — rgb(105, 105, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#696891 — rgb(105, 104, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#668A88 — rgb(102, 138, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 23%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(230, 23%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 23%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 23%, 71%), hsl(230, 23%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 23%, 51%), hsl(230, 23%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #656F9F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,23%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 23%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 23%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 23%, 51%)?
HEX: #656F9F | RGB: rgb(101, 111, 159) | CMYK: 36%, 30%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 230°, 36%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #656F9F?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 23%, 51%). 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, 23%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 23%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #656F9F; — As RGB: color: rgb(101, 111, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,23%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 23%, 51%);