HSL(251, 72%, 57%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,72%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 72%, 57%) | color: hsl(251, 72%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #5F42E0 | color: #5F42E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(95, 66, 224) | color: rgb(95, 66, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 71%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 71%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 26% 12%) | color: hwb(251 26% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5125 0.2255 283.44) | color: oklch(0.5125 0.2255 283.44) | |
| Lab | lab(40.75 53.36 -76.16) | color: lab(40.75 53.36 -76.16) | |
| LCH | lch(40.75 92.99 305.02) | color: lch(40.75 92.99 305.02) |
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)
#5252BA — rgb(82, 82, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5456B1 — rgb(84, 86, 177)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5E9C95 — rgb(94, 156, 149)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 72%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(251, 72%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 72%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 72%, 77%), hsl(251, 72%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 72%, 57%), hsl(251, 72%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #5F42E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,72%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 72%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 72%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 72%, 57%)?
HEX: #5F42E0 | RGB: rgb(95, 66, 224) | CMYK: 58%, 71%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 251°, 71%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5F42E0?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 72%, 57%). 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, 72%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 72%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #5F42E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(95, 66, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,72%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 72%, 57%);