HSL(231, 72%, 69%)
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%,69%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 72%, 69%) | color: hsl(231, 72%, 69%) | |
| HEX | #7788E9 | color: #7788E9 | |
| RGB | rgb(119, 136, 233) | color: rgb(119, 136, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 42%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 49%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 46% 9%) | color: hwb(231 46% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.657 0.1451 274.22) | color: oklch(0.657 0.1451 274.22) | |
| Lab | lab(59.35 19.8 -51.1) | color: lab(59.35 19.8 -51.1) | |
| LCH | lch(59.35 54.8 291.18) | color: lch(59.35 54.8 291.18) |
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)
#7E7FD2 — rgb(126, 127, 210)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D7CCC — rgb(125, 124, 204)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#78BFBB — rgb(120, 191, 187)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 72%, 69%);
text
color: hsl(231, 72%, 69%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 72%, 69%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 89%), hsl(231, 72%, 69%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 69%), hsl(231, 72%, 49%))
hex
background-color: #7788E9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,72%,69%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 72%, 69%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 69%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 72%, 69%)?
HEX: #7788E9 | RGB: rgb(119, 136, 233) | CMYK: 49%, 42%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 231°, 49%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7788E9?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 72%, 69%). 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%, 69%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 72%, 69%); — As HEX: color: #7788E9; — As RGB: color: rgb(119, 136, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,72%,69%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 69%);