HSL(231, 27%, 52%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,27%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 27%, 52%) | color: hsl(231, 27%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #646DA6 | color: #646DA6 | |
| RGB | rgb(100, 109, 166) | color: rgb(100, 109, 166) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 34%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 40%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 39% 35%) | color: hwb(232 39% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5515 0.0893 276.22) | color: oklch(0.5515 0.0893 276.22) | |
| Lab | lab(47.49 11.34 -31.72) | color: lab(47.49 11.34 -31.72) | |
| LCH | lch(47.49 33.69 289.67) | color: lch(47.49 33.69 289.67) |
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)
#686898 — rgb(104, 104, 152)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#676795 — rgb(103, 103, 149)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#648D8B — rgb(100, 141, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 27%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(231, 27%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 27%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 27%, 72%), hsl(231, 27%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 27%, 52%), hsl(231, 27%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #646DA6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,27%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 27%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 27%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 27%, 52%)?
HEX: #646DA6 | RGB: rgb(100, 109, 166) | CMYK: 40%, 34%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 232°, 40%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #646DA6?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 27%, 52%). 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, 27%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 27%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #646DA6; — As RGB: color: rgb(100, 109, 166); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,27%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 27%, 52%);