HSL(237, 17%, 50%)
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(237,17%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 17%, 50%) | color: hsl(237, 17%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #6A6C95 | color: #6A6C95 | |
| RGB | rgb(106, 108, 149) | color: rgb(106, 108, 149) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 28%, 0%, 42%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 29%, 58%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 41% 42%) | color: hwb(237 41% 42%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5458 0.0637 281.9) | color: oklch(0.5458 0.0637 281.9) | |
| Lab | lab(46.92 9 -22.56) | color: lab(46.92 9 -22.56) | |
| LCH | lch(46.92 24.29 291.75) | color: lch(46.92 24.29 291.75) |
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)
#6B6B8B — rgb(107, 107, 139)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6B6B89 — rgb(107, 107, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6A8382 — rgb(106, 131, 130)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 17%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(237, 17%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 17%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 17%, 70%), hsl(237, 17%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 17%, 50%), hsl(237, 17%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #6A6C95;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,17%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 17%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 17%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 17%, 50%)?
HEX: #6A6C95 | RGB: rgb(106, 108, 149) | CMYK: 29%, 28%, 0%, 42% | HSV: 237°, 29%, 58%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6A6C95?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 17%, 50%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 17%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 17%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #6A6C95; — As RGB: color: rgb(106, 108, 149); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,17%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 17%, 50%);