HSL(233, 46%, 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(233,46%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 46%, 53%) | color: hsl(233, 46%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #505DBE | color: #505DBE | |
| RGB | rgb(80, 93, 190) | color: rgb(80, 93, 190) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 51%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 58%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 32% 25%) | color: hwb(233 32% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5191 0.1512 274.16) | color: oklch(0.5191 0.1512 274.16) | |
| Lab | lab(43.14 24.09 -52.74) | color: lab(43.14 24.09 -52.74) | |
| LCH | lch(43.14 57.98 294.55) | color: lch(43.14 57.98 294.55) |
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)
#5656A7 — rgb(86, 86, 167)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5554A1 — rgb(85, 84, 161)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#519490 — rgb(81, 148, 144)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 46%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(233, 46%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 46%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 46%, 73%), hsl(233, 46%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 46%, 53%), hsl(233, 46%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #505DBE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,46%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 46%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 46%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 46%, 53%)?
HEX: #505DBE | RGB: rgb(80, 93, 190) | CMYK: 58%, 51%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 233°, 58%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #505DBE?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 46%, 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, 46%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 46%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #505DBE; — As RGB: color: rgb(80, 93, 190); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,46%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 46%, 53%);