HSL(251, 62%, 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(251,62%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 62%, 51%) | color: hsl(251, 62%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #5135D0 | color: #5135D0 | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 53, 208) | color: rgb(81, 53, 208) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 75%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 75%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 21% 18%) | color: hwb(251 21% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4692 0.222 281.88) | color: oklch(0.4692 0.222 281.88) | |
| Lab | lab(35.69 53.55 -75.32) | color: lab(35.69 53.55 -75.32) | |
| LCH | lch(35.69 92.42 305.41) | color: lch(35.69 92.42 305.41) |
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)
#4545AA — rgb(69, 69, 170)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4749A2 — rgb(71, 73, 162)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#508D86 — rgb(80, 141, 134)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 62%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(251, 62%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 62%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 62%, 71%), hsl(251, 62%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 62%, 51%), hsl(251, 62%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #5135D0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,62%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 62%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 62%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 62%, 51%)?
HEX: #5135D0 | RGB: rgb(81, 53, 208) | CMYK: 61%, 75%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 251°, 75%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5135D0?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 62%, 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, 62%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 62%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #5135D0; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 53, 208); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,62%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 62%, 51%);