HSL(252, 20%, 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(252,20%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 20%, 51%) | color: hsl(252, 20%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #73699B | color: #73699B | |
| RGB | rgb(115, 105, 155) | color: rgb(115, 105, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 32%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 32%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 41% 39%) | color: hwb(252 41% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5501 0.0773 292.85) | color: oklch(0.5501 0.0773 292.85) | |
| Lab | lab(47.12 15.24 -25.73) | color: lab(47.12 15.24 -25.73) | |
| LCH | lch(47.12 29.9 300.64) | color: lch(47.12 29.9 300.64) |
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)
#6F6F8F — rgb(111, 111, 143)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6F708C — rgb(111, 112, 140)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#738583 — rgb(115, 133, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 20%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(252, 20%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 20%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 20%, 71%), hsl(252, 20%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 20%, 51%), hsl(252, 20%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #73699B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,20%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 20%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 20%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 20%, 51%)?
HEX: #73699B | RGB: rgb(115, 105, 155) | CMYK: 26%, 32%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 252°, 32%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #73699B?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 20%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 20%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 20%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #73699B; — As RGB: color: rgb(115, 105, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,20%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 20%, 51%);