HSL(231, 79%, 64%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,79%,64%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 79%, 64%) | color: hsl(231, 79%, 64%) | |
| HEX | #5B70EC | color: #5B70EC | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 112, 236) | color: rgb(91, 112, 236) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 53%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 61%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 36% 7%) | color: hwb(231 36% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5948 0.187 272.23) | color: oklch(0.5948 0.187 272.23) | |
| Lab | lab(51.69 29.65 -65.15) | color: lab(51.69 29.65 -65.15) | |
| LCH | lch(51.69 71.58 294.47) | color: lch(51.69 71.58 294.47) |
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)
#6464CE — rgb(100, 100, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6361C7 — rgb(99, 97, 199)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5CB6B1 — rgb(92, 182, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 79%, 64%);
text
color: hsl(231, 79%, 64%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 79%, 64%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 79%, 84%), hsl(231, 79%, 64%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 79%, 64%), hsl(231, 79%, 44%))
hex
background-color: #5B70EC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,79%,64%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 79%, 64%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 79%, 64%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 79%, 64%)?
HEX: #5B70EC | RGB: rgb(91, 112, 236) | CMYK: 61%, 53%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 231°, 61%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B70EC?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 79%, 64%). 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, 79%, 64%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 79%, 64%); — As HEX: color: #5B70EC; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 112, 236); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,79%,64%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 79%, 64%);