HSL(232, 15%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,15%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 15%, 48%) | color: hsl(232, 15%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #686D8D | color: #686D8D | |
| RGB | rgb(104, 109, 141) | color: rgb(104, 109, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 23%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 26%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 41% 45%) | color: hwb(232 41% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5427 0.0503 277.67) | color: oklch(0.5427 0.0503 277.67) | |
| Lab | lab(46.72 5.66 -18.14) | color: lab(46.72 5.66 -18.14) | |
| LCH | lch(46.72 19 287.33) | color: lch(46.72 19 287.33) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#6A6A85 — rgb(106, 106, 133)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A6A83 — rgb(106, 106, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#687F7E — rgb(104, 127, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 15%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(232, 15%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 15%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 15%, 68%), hsl(232, 15%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 15%, 48%), hsl(232, 15%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #686D8D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,15%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 15%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 15%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 15%, 48%)?
HEX: #686D8D | RGB: rgb(104, 109, 141) | CMYK: 26%, 23%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 232°, 26%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #686D8D?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 15%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 15%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 15%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #686D8D; — As RGB: color: rgb(104, 109, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,15%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 15%, 48%);