HSL(232, 36%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,36%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 36%, 59%) | color: hsl(232, 36%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #717BBC | color: #717BBC | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 123, 188) | color: rgb(113, 123, 188) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 35%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 40%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 44% 26%) | color: hwb(232 44% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.602 0.0996 276.31) | color: oklch(0.602 0.0996 276.31) | |
| Lab | lab(53.28 12.8 -35.33) | color: lab(53.28 12.8 -35.33) | |
| LCH | lch(53.28 37.58 289.92) | color: lch(53.28 37.58 289.92) |
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)
#7575AC — rgb(117, 117, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7574A9 — rgb(117, 116, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#72A09D — rgb(114, 160, 157)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 36%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(232, 36%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 36%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 36%, 79%), hsl(232, 36%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 36%, 59%), hsl(232, 36%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #717BBC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,36%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 36%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 36%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 36%, 59%)?
HEX: #717BBC | RGB: rgb(113, 123, 188) | CMYK: 40%, 35%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 232°, 40%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #717BBC?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 36%, 59%). 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, 36%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 36%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #717BBC; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 123, 188); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,36%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 36%, 59%);