HSL(196, 52%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,52%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 52%, 61%) | color: hsl(196, 52%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #68B4CF | color: #68B4CF | |
| RGB | rgb(104, 180, 207) | color: rgb(104, 180, 207) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 13%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 50%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 41% 19%) | color: hwb(196 41% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7309 0.0848 223.09) | color: oklch(0.7309 0.0848 223.09) | |
| Lab | lab(69.53 -16.23 -20.94) | color: lab(69.53 -16.23 -20.94) | |
| LCH | lch(69.53 26.49 232.22) | color: lch(69.53 26.49 232.22) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#898AC8 — rgb(137, 138, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#857FC7 — rgb(133, 127, 199)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6CC3C2 — rgb(108, 195, 194)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 52%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(196, 52%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 52%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 52%, 81%), hsl(196, 52%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 52%, 61%), hsl(196, 52%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #68B4CF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,52%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 52%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 52%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 52%, 61%)?
HEX: #68B4CF | RGB: rgb(104, 180, 207) | CMYK: 50%, 13%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 196°, 50%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #68B4CF?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 52%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 196°, 316°, and 76°. For analogous combinations, try hues 166° and 226°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(196, 52%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 52%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #68B4CF; — As RGB: color: rgb(104, 180, 207); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,52%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 52%, 61%);