HSL(233, 26%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(233,26%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 26%, 53%) | color: hsl(233, 26%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #686FA6 | color: #686FA6 | |
| RGB | rgb(104, 111, 166) | color: rgb(104, 111, 166) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 33%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 37%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 41% 35%) | color: hwb(233 41% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5588 0.0856 277.69) | color: oklch(0.5588 0.0856 277.69) | |
| Lab | lab(48.34 11.25 -30.37) | color: lab(48.34 11.25 -30.37) | |
| LCH | lch(48.34 32.39 290.33) | color: lch(48.34 32.39 290.33) |
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)
#6B6B99 — rgb(107, 107, 153)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6B6A96 — rgb(107, 106, 150)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#688E8C — rgb(104, 142, 140)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 26%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(233, 26%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 26%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 26%, 73%), hsl(233, 26%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 26%, 53%), hsl(233, 26%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #686FA6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,26%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 26%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 26%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 26%, 53%)?
HEX: #686FA6 | RGB: rgb(104, 111, 166) | CMYK: 37%, 33%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 233°, 37%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #686FA6?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 26%, 53%). 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, 26%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 26%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #686FA6; — As RGB: color: rgb(104, 111, 166); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,26%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 26%, 53%);