HSL(251, 42%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,42%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 42%, 51%) | color: hsl(251, 42%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #614EB7 | color: #614EB7 | |
| RGB | rgb(97, 78, 183) | color: rgb(97, 78, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 57%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 57%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 31% 28%) | color: hwb(251 31% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4994 0.1593 287.5) | color: oklch(0.4994 0.1593 287.5) | |
| Lab | lab(40.26 34.72 -53.22) | color: lab(40.26 34.72 -53.22) | |
| LCH | lch(40.26 63.54 303.12) | color: lch(40.26 63.54 303.12) |
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)
#59599E — rgb(89, 89, 158)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A5B98 — rgb(90, 91, 152)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#608A85 — rgb(96, 138, 133)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 42%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(251, 42%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 42%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 42%, 71%), hsl(251, 42%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 42%, 51%), hsl(251, 42%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #614EB7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,42%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 42%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 42%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 42%, 51%)?
HEX: #614EB7 | RGB: rgb(97, 78, 183) | CMYK: 47%, 57%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 251°, 57%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #614EB7?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 42%, 51%). 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, 42%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 42%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #614EB7; — As RGB: color: rgb(97, 78, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,42%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 42%, 51%);