HSL(243, 40%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(243,40%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(243, 40%, 59%) | color: hsl(243, 40%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #716DC0 | color: #716DC0 | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 109, 192) | color: rgb(113, 109, 192) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 43%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 43%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 43% 25%) | color: hwb(243 43% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.576 0.1254 283.92) | color: oklch(0.576 0.1254 283.92) | |
| Lab | lab(49.8 22.39 -43.11) | color: lab(49.8 22.39 -43.11) | |
| LCH | lch(49.8 48.58 297.45) | color: lch(49.8 48.58 297.45) |
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)
#6F6FAC — rgb(111, 111, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7070A7 — rgb(112, 112, 167)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#719C99 — rgb(113, 156, 153)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(243, 40%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(243, 40%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(243, 40%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 79%), hsl(243, 40%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 59%), hsl(243, 40%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #716DC0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(243,40%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(243, 40%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(243, 40%, 59%)?
HEX: #716DC0 | RGB: rgb(113, 109, 192) | CMYK: 41%, 43%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 243°, 43%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #716DC0?
The complementary color is HSL(63, 40%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 243°, 3°, and 123°. For analogous combinations, try hues 213° and 273°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(243, 40%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(243, 40%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #716DC0; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 109, 192); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(243,40%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 59%);