HSL(231, 55%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,55%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 55%, 72%) | color: hsl(231, 55%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #909CDF | color: #909CDF | |
| RGB | rgb(144, 156, 223) | color: rgb(144, 156, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 30%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 35%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 57% 13%) | color: hwb(231 57% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7092 0.099 275.79) | color: oklch(0.7092 0.099 275.79) | |
| Lab | lab(65.77 11.64 -35.35) | color: lab(65.77 11.64 -35.35) | |
| LCH | lch(65.77 37.22 288.23) | color: lch(65.77 37.22 288.23) |
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)
#9595CF — rgb(149, 149, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9594CB — rgb(149, 148, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#91C2BF — rgb(145, 194, 191)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 55%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(231, 55%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 55%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 55%, 92%), hsl(231, 55%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 55%, 72%), hsl(231, 55%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #909CDF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,55%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 55%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 55%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 55%, 72%)?
HEX: #909CDF | RGB: rgb(144, 156, 223) | CMYK: 35%, 30%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 231°, 35%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #909CDF?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 55%, 72%). 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, 55%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 55%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #909CDF; — As RGB: color: rgb(144, 156, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,55%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 55%, 72%);