HSL(251, 44%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,44%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 44%, 56%) | color: hsl(251, 44%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #705DC0 | color: #705DC0 | |
| RGB | rgb(112, 93, 192) | color: rgb(112, 93, 192) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 52%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 52%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 36% 25%) | color: hwb(252 36% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5452 0.1491 289.33) | color: oklch(0.5452 0.1491 289.33) | |
| Lab | lab(45.74 31.8 -49.59) | color: lab(45.74 31.8 -49.59) | |
| LCH | lch(45.74 58.91 302.67) | color: lch(45.74 58.91 302.67) |
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)
#6868A8 — rgb(104, 104, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#696AA2 — rgb(105, 106, 162)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6F9591 — rgb(111, 149, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 44%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(251, 44%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 44%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 44%, 76%), hsl(251, 44%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 44%, 56%), hsl(251, 44%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #705DC0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,44%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 44%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 44%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 44%, 56%)?
HEX: #705DC0 | RGB: rgb(112, 93, 192) | CMYK: 42%, 52%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 252°, 52%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #705DC0?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 44%, 56%). 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, 44%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 44%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #705DC0; — As RGB: color: rgb(112, 93, 192); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,44%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 44%, 56%);