HSL(231, 72%, 65%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,72%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 72%, 65%) | color: hsl(231, 72%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #6579E6 | color: #6579E6 | |
| RGB | rgb(101, 121, 230) | color: rgb(101, 121, 230) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 47%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 56%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 40% 10%) | color: hwb(231 40% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6141 0.1649 272.81) | color: oklch(0.6141 0.1649 272.81) | |
| Lab | lab(54.19 24.03 -57.73) | color: lab(54.19 24.03 -57.73) | |
| LCH | lch(54.19 62.53 292.6) | color: lch(54.19 62.53 292.6) |
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)
#6E6ECC — rgb(110, 110, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6D6BC5 — rgb(109, 107, 197)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#66B7B2 — rgb(102, 183, 178)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 72%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(231, 72%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 72%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 85%), hsl(231, 72%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 65%), hsl(231, 72%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #6579E6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,72%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 72%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 72%, 65%)?
HEX: #6579E6 | RGB: rgb(101, 121, 230) | CMYK: 56%, 47%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 231°, 56%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6579E6?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 72%, 65%). 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, 72%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 72%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #6579E6; — As RGB: color: rgb(101, 121, 230); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,72%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 65%);