HSL(251, 20%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,20%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 20%, 49%) | color: hsl(251, 20%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #6D6496 | color: #6D6496 | |
| RGB | rgb(109, 100, 150) | color: rgb(109, 100, 150) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 33%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 33%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 40% 41%) | color: hwb(251 40% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.532 0.0778 291.79) | color: oklch(0.532 0.0778 291.79) | |
| Lab | lab(45.04 15.09 -26.05) | color: lab(45.04 15.09 -26.05) | |
| LCH | lch(45.04 30.1 300.08) | color: lch(45.04 30.1 300.08) |
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)
#69698A — rgb(105, 105, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A6A87 — rgb(106, 106, 135)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6D807E — rgb(109, 128, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 20%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(251, 20%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 20%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 69%), hsl(251, 20%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 49%), hsl(251, 20%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #6D6496;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,20%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 20%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 20%, 49%)?
HEX: #6D6496 | RGB: rgb(109, 100, 150) | CMYK: 27%, 33%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 251°, 33%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6D6496?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 20%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 20%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 20%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #6D6496; — As RGB: color: rgb(109, 100, 150); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,20%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 49%);