HSL(231, 31%, 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(231,31%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 31%, 60%) | color: hsl(231, 31%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #7983B9 | color: #7983B9 | |
| RGB | rgb(121, 131, 185) | color: rgb(121, 131, 185) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 29%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 35%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 47% 27%) | color: hwb(231 47% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6231 0.0825 275.68) | color: oklch(0.6231 0.0825 275.68) | |
| Lab | lab(55.89 9.46 -29.51) | color: lab(55.89 9.46 -29.51) | |
| LCH | lch(55.89 30.99 287.77) | color: lch(55.89 30.99 287.77) |
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)
#7D7DAC — rgb(125, 125, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D7CA9 — rgb(125, 124, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7AA29F — rgb(122, 162, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 31%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(231, 31%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 31%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 31%, 80%), hsl(231, 31%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 31%, 60%), hsl(231, 31%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #7983B9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,31%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 31%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 31%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 31%, 60%)?
HEX: #7983B9 | RGB: rgb(121, 131, 185) | CMYK: 35%, 29%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 231°, 35%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7983B9?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 31%, 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, 31%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 31%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #7983B9; — As RGB: color: rgb(121, 131, 185); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,31%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 31%, 60%);