HSL(238, 16%, 55%)
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(238,16%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 16%, 55%) | color: hsl(238, 16%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #7A7B9F | color: #7A7B9F | |
| RGB | rgb(122, 123, 159) | color: rgb(122, 123, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 23%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 23%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 48% 38%) | color: hwb(238 48% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5954 0.0547 283.36) | color: oklch(0.5954 0.0547 283.36) | |
| Lab | lab(52.74 7.74 -19.38) | color: lab(52.74 7.74 -19.38) | |
| LCH | lch(52.74 20.87 291.77) | color: lch(52.74 20.87 291.77) |
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)
#7A7A96 — rgb(122, 122, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7A7A94 — rgb(122, 122, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7A8F8E — rgb(122, 143, 142)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 16%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(238, 16%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 16%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 16%, 75%), hsl(238, 16%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 16%, 55%), hsl(238, 16%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #7A7B9F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,16%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 16%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 16%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 16%, 55%)?
HEX: #7A7B9F | RGB: rgb(122, 123, 159) | CMYK: 23%, 23%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 238°, 23%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7A7B9F?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 16%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 16%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 16%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #7A7B9F; — As RGB: color: rgb(122, 123, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,16%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 16%, 55%);