HSL(231, 18%, 42%)
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(231,18%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 18%, 42%) | color: hsl(231, 18%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #585E7E | color: #585E7E | |
| RGB | rgb(88, 94, 126) | color: rgb(88, 94, 126) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 25%, 0%, 51%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 30%, 49%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 34% 51%) | color: hwb(231 34% 51%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4895 0.0519 276.08) | color: oklch(0.4895 0.0519 276.08) | |
| Lab | lab(40.55 5.62 -18.69) | color: lab(40.55 5.62 -18.69) | |
| LCH | lch(40.55 19.52 286.74) | color: lch(40.55 19.52 286.74) |
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)
#5B5B76 — rgb(91, 91, 118)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A5A74 — rgb(90, 90, 116)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#58706F — rgb(88, 112, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 18%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(231, 18%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 18%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 18%, 62%), hsl(231, 18%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 18%, 42%), hsl(231, 18%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #585E7E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,18%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 18%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 18%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 18%, 42%)?
HEX: #585E7E | RGB: rgb(88, 94, 126) | CMYK: 30%, 25%, 0%, 51% | HSV: 231°, 30%, 49%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #585E7E?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 18%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 18%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 18%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #585E7E; — As RGB: color: rgb(88, 94, 126); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,18%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 18%, 42%);