HSL(253, 40%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(253,40%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(253, 40%, 48%) | color: hsl(253, 40%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #5F49AB | color: #5F49AB | |
| RGB | rgb(95, 73, 171) | color: rgb(95, 73, 171) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 57%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(253, 57%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(253 29% 33%) | color: hwb(253 29% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4803 0.1504 289.88) | color: oklch(0.4803 0.1504 289.88) | |
| Lab | lab(38.09 33.72 -49.64) | color: lab(38.09 33.72 -49.64) | |
| LCH | lch(38.09 60.01 304.19) | color: lch(38.09 60.01 304.19) |
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)
#555593 — rgb(85, 85, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#57588E — rgb(87, 88, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5E817C — rgb(94, 129, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(253, 40%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(253, 40%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(253, 40%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 40%, 68%), hsl(253, 40%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 40%, 48%), hsl(253, 40%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #5F49AB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(253,40%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(253, 40%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(253, 40%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(253, 40%, 48%)?
HEX: #5F49AB | RGB: rgb(95, 73, 171) | CMYK: 44%, 57%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 253°, 57%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5F49AB?
The complementary color is HSL(73, 40%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 253°, 13°, and 133°. For analogous combinations, try hues 223° and 283°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(253, 40%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(253, 40%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #5F49AB; — As RGB: color: rgb(95, 73, 171); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(253,40%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(253, 40%, 48%);