HSL(233, 27%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(233,27%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 27%, 55%) | color: hsl(233, 27%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #6D74AB | color: #6D74AB | |
| RGB | rgb(109, 116, 171) | color: rgb(109, 116, 171) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 32%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 36%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 43% 33%) | color: hwb(233 43% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5758 0.085 277.81) | color: oklch(0.5758 0.085 277.81) | |
| Lab | lab(50.31 11.07 -30.18) | color: lab(50.31 11.07 -30.18) | |
| LCH | lch(50.31 32.15 290.14) | color: lch(50.31 32.15 290.14) |
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)
#70709E — rgb(112, 112, 158)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#706F9B — rgb(112, 111, 155)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6D9391 — rgb(109, 147, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 27%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(233, 27%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 27%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 27%, 75%), hsl(233, 27%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 27%, 55%), hsl(233, 27%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #6D74AB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,27%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 27%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 27%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 27%, 55%)?
HEX: #6D74AB | RGB: rgb(109, 116, 171) | CMYK: 36%, 32%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 233°, 36%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6D74AB?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 27%, 55%). 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, 27%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 27%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #6D74AB; — As RGB: color: rgb(109, 116, 171); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,27%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 27%, 55%);