HSL(231, 70%, 63%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,70%,63%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 70%, 63%) | color: hsl(231, 70%, 63%) | |
| HEX | #5F72E3 | color: #5F72E3 | |
| RGB | rgb(95, 114, 227) | color: rgb(95, 114, 227) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 50%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 58%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 37% 11%) | color: hwb(231 37% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5949 0.1713 272.93) | color: oklch(0.5949 0.1713 272.93) | |
| Lab | lab(51.85 26.17 -59.82) | color: lab(51.85 26.17 -59.82) | |
| LCH | lch(51.85 65.29 293.63) | color: lch(51.85 65.29 293.63) |
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)
#6767C8 — rgb(103, 103, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6665C1 — rgb(102, 101, 193)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#60B2AD — rgb(96, 178, 173)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 70%, 63%);
text
color: hsl(231, 70%, 63%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 70%, 63%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 70%, 83%), hsl(231, 70%, 63%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 70%, 63%), hsl(231, 70%, 43%))
hex
background-color: #5F72E3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,70%,63%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 70%, 63%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 70%, 63%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 70%, 63%)?
HEX: #5F72E3 | RGB: rgb(95, 114, 227) | CMYK: 58%, 50%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 231°, 58%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5F72E3?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 70%, 63%). 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, 70%, 63%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 70%, 63%); — As HEX: color: #5F72E3; — As RGB: color: rgb(95, 114, 227); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,70%,63%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 70%, 63%);