HSL(231, 72%, 70%)
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%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 72%, 70%) | color: hsl(231, 72%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #7B8CEA | color: #7B8CEA | |
| RGB | rgb(123, 140, 234) | color: rgb(123, 140, 234) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 40%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 47%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 49% 8%) | color: hwb(231 49% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6681 0.1404 274.24) | color: oklch(0.6681 0.1404 274.24) | |
| Lab | lab(60.7 18.66 -49.5) | color: lab(60.7 18.66 -49.5) | |
| LCH | lch(60.7 52.9 290.65) | color: lch(60.7 52.9 290.65) |
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)
#8283D3 — rgb(130, 131, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8180CE — rgb(129, 128, 206)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7CC1BD — rgb(124, 193, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 72%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(231, 72%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 72%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 90%), hsl(231, 72%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 70%), hsl(231, 72%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #7B8CEA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,72%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 72%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 72%, 70%)?
HEX: #7B8CEA | RGB: rgb(123, 140, 234) | CMYK: 47%, 40%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 231°, 47%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7B8CEA?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 72%, 70%). 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%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 72%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #7B8CEA; — As RGB: color: rgb(123, 140, 234); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,72%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 70%);