HSL(196, 80%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,80%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 80%, 48%) | color: hsl(196, 80%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #18A8DC | color: #18A8DC | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 168, 220) | color: rgb(24, 168, 220) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(89%, 24%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 89%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 9% 14%) | color: hwb(196 9% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6861 0.1326 230.16) | color: oklch(0.6861 0.1326 230.16) | |
| Lab | lab(64.45 -16.92 -36.09) | color: lab(64.45 -16.92 -36.09) | |
| LCH | lch(64.45 39.86 244.88) | color: lch(64.45 39.86 244.88) |
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)
#5658CF — rgb(86, 88, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E43CC — rgb(78, 67, 204)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1FC5C3 — rgb(31, 197, 195)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 80%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(196, 80%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 80%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 80%, 68%), hsl(196, 80%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 80%, 48%), hsl(196, 80%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #18A8DC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,80%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 80%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 80%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 80%, 48%)?
HEX: #18A8DC | RGB: rgb(24, 168, 220) | CMYK: 89%, 24%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 196°, 89%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #18A8DC?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 80%, 48%). 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, 80%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 80%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #18A8DC; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 168, 220); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,80%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 80%, 48%);