HSL(231, 19%, 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(231,19%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 19%, 53%) | color: hsl(231, 19%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #70779E | color: #70779E | |
| RGB | rgb(112, 119, 158) | color: rgb(112, 119, 158) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 25%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 29%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 44% 38%) | color: hwb(231 44% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5784 0.0606 276.44) | color: oklch(0.5784 0.0606 276.44) | |
| Lab | lab(50.81 6.66 -21.82) | color: lab(50.81 6.66 -21.82) | |
| LCH | lch(50.81 22.81 286.97) | color: lch(50.81 22.81 286.97) |
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)
#737395 — rgb(115, 115, 149)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#737292 — rgb(115, 114, 146)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#708D8B — rgb(112, 141, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 19%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(231, 19%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 19%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 19%, 73%), hsl(231, 19%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 19%, 53%), hsl(231, 19%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #70779E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,19%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 19%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 19%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 19%, 53%)?
HEX: #70779E | RGB: rgb(112, 119, 158) | CMYK: 29%, 25%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 231°, 29%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #70779E?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 19%, 53%). 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, 19%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 19%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #70779E; — As RGB: color: rgb(112, 119, 158); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,19%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 19%, 53%);