HSL(196, 60%, 52%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,60%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 60%, 52%) | color: hsl(196, 60%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #3BA7CE | color: #3BA7CE | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 167, 206) | color: rgb(59, 167, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 19%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 71%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 23% 19%) | color: hwb(196 23% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6837 0.1114 226.24) | color: oklch(0.6837 0.1114 226.24) | |
| Lab | lab(64.18 -17.89 -28.72) | color: lab(64.18 -17.89 -28.72) | |
| LCH | lch(64.18 33.84 238.08) | color: lch(64.18 33.84 238.08) |
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)
#6A6BC5 — rgb(106, 107, 197)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#645BC2 — rgb(100, 91, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#40BDBB — rgb(64, 189, 187)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 60%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(196, 60%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 60%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 60%, 72%), hsl(196, 60%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 60%, 52%), hsl(196, 60%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #3BA7CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,60%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 60%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 60%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 60%, 52%)?
HEX: #3BA7CE | RGB: rgb(59, 167, 206) | CMYK: 71%, 19%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 196°, 71%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3BA7CE?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 60%, 52%). 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, 60%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 60%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #3BA7CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 167, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,60%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 60%, 52%);