HSL(233, 16%, 52%)
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(233,16%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 16%, 52%) | color: hsl(233, 16%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #717698 | color: #717698 | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 118, 152) | color: rgb(113, 118, 152) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 22%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 26%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 44% 40%) | color: hwb(232 44% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5744 0.0526 278.08) | color: oklch(0.5744 0.0526 278.08) | |
| Lab | lab(50.37 6.02 -18.97) | color: lab(50.37 6.02 -18.97) | |
| LCH | lch(50.37 19.9 287.61) | color: lch(50.37 19.9 287.61) |
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)
#737390 — rgb(115, 115, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#73738E — rgb(115, 115, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#718988 — rgb(113, 137, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 16%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(233, 16%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 16%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 16%, 72%), hsl(233, 16%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 16%, 52%), hsl(233, 16%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #717698;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,16%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 16%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 16%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 16%, 52%)?
HEX: #717698 | RGB: rgb(113, 118, 152) | CMYK: 26%, 22%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 232°, 26%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #717698?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 16%, 52%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 233°, 353°, and 113°. For analogous combinations, try hues 203° and 263°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(233, 16%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 16%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #717698; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 118, 152); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,16%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 16%, 52%);