HSL(251, 20%, 54%)
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%,54%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 20%, 54%) | color: hsl(251, 20%, 54%) | |
| HEX | #7B72A1 | color: #7B72A1 | |
| RGB | rgb(123, 114, 161) | color: rgb(123, 114, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 29%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 29%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 45% 37%) | color: hwb(251 45% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5784 0.0719 292.79) | color: oklch(0.5784 0.0719 292.79) | |
| Lab | lab(50.47 13.9 -24.01) | color: lab(50.47 13.9 -24.01) | |
| LCH | lch(50.47 27.74 300.07) | color: lch(50.47 27.74 300.07) |
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)
#777796 — rgb(119, 119, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#787893 — rgb(120, 120, 147)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7B8D8B — rgb(123, 141, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 20%, 54%);
text
color: hsl(251, 20%, 54%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 20%, 54%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 74%), hsl(251, 20%, 54%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 54%), hsl(251, 20%, 34%))
hex
background-color: #7B72A1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,20%,54%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 20%, 54%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 54%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 20%, 54%)?
HEX: #7B72A1 | RGB: rgb(123, 114, 161) | CMYK: 24%, 29%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 251°, 29%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7B72A1?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 20%, 54%). 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%, 54%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 20%, 54%); — As HEX: color: #7B72A1; — As RGB: color: rgb(123, 114, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,20%,54%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 54%);