HSL(251, 23%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,23%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 23%, 48%) | color: hsl(251, 23%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #695E97 | color: #695E97 | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 94, 151) | color: rgb(105, 94, 151) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 38%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 38%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 37% 41%) | color: hwb(252 37% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5167 0.0891 291.83) | color: oklch(0.5167 0.0891 291.83) | |
| Lab | lab(43.13 17.8 -29.65) | color: lab(43.13 17.8 -29.65) | |
| LCH | lch(43.13 34.58 300.98) | color: lch(43.13 34.58 300.98) |
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)
#646489 — rgb(100, 100, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#656686 — rgb(101, 102, 134)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#687E7C — rgb(104, 126, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 23%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(251, 23%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 23%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 23%, 68%), hsl(251, 23%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 23%, 48%), hsl(251, 23%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #695E97;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,23%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 23%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 23%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 23%, 48%)?
HEX: #695E97 | RGB: rgb(105, 94, 151) | CMYK: 30%, 38%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 252°, 38%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #695E97?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 23%, 48%). 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, 23%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 23%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #695E97; — As RGB: color: rgb(105, 94, 151); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,23%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 23%, 48%);