HSL(232, 18%, 50%)
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(232,18%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 18%, 50%) | color: hsl(232, 18%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #696F96 | color: #696F96 | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 111, 150) | color: rgb(105, 111, 150) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 26%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 30%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 41% 41%) | color: hwb(232 41% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5519 0.0611 277.42) | color: oklch(0.5519 0.0611 277.42) | |
| Lab | lab(47.72 7.14 -21.93) | color: lab(47.72 7.14 -21.93) | |
| LCH | lch(47.72 23.06 288.03) | color: lch(47.72 23.06 288.03) |
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)
#6C6C8D — rgb(108, 108, 141)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6B6B8A — rgb(107, 107, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#698583 — rgb(105, 133, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 18%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(232, 18%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 18%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 18%, 70%), hsl(232, 18%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 18%, 50%), hsl(232, 18%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #696F96;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,18%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 18%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 18%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 18%, 50%)?
HEX: #696F96 | RGB: rgb(105, 111, 150) | CMYK: 30%, 26%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 232°, 30%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #696F96?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 18%, 50%). 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, 18%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 18%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #696F96; — As RGB: color: rgb(105, 111, 150); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,18%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 18%, 50%);