HSL(231, 20%, 60%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,20%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 20%, 60%) | color: hsl(231, 20%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #858BAD | color: #858BAD | |
| RGB | rgb(133, 139, 173) | color: rgb(133, 139, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 20%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 23%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 52% 32%) | color: hwb(231 52% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.644 0.0513 277.03) | color: oklch(0.644 0.0513 277.03) | |
| Lab | lab(58.48 5.39 -18.6) | color: lab(58.48 5.39 -18.6) | |
| LCH | lch(58.48 19.37 286.16) | color: lch(58.48 19.37 286.16) |
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)
#8888A5 — rgb(136, 136, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8787A3 — rgb(135, 135, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#859E9D — rgb(133, 158, 157)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 20%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(231, 20%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 20%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 20%, 80%), hsl(231, 20%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 20%, 60%), hsl(231, 20%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #858BAD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,20%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 20%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 20%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 20%, 60%)?
HEX: #858BAD | RGB: rgb(133, 139, 173) | CMYK: 23%, 20%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 231°, 23%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #858BAD?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 20%, 60%). 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, 20%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 20%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #858BAD; — As RGB: color: rgb(133, 139, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,20%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 20%, 60%);