HSL(196, 99%, 38%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,99%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 99%, 38%) | color: hsl(196, 99%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #018EC1 | color: #018EC1 | |
| RGB | rgb(1, 142, 193) | color: rgb(1, 142, 193) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(99%, 26%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 99%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 1% 24%) | color: hwb(196 1% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6083 0.1253 232.91) | color: oklch(0.6083 0.1253 232.91) | |
| Lab | lab(55.28 -13.31 -35.32) | color: lab(55.28 -13.31 -35.32) | |
| LCH | lch(55.28 37.74 249.35) | color: lch(55.28 37.74 249.35) |
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)
#3E3FB5 — rgb(62, 63, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#362BB2 — rgb(54, 43, 178)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#08ABA9 — rgb(8, 171, 169)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 99%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(196, 99%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 99%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 99%, 58%), hsl(196, 99%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 99%, 38%), hsl(196, 99%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #018EC1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,99%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 99%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 99%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 99%, 38%)?
HEX: #018EC1 | RGB: rgb(1, 142, 193) | CMYK: 99%, 26%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 196°, 99%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #018EC1?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 99%, 38%). 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, 99%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 99%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #018EC1; — As RGB: color: rgb(1, 142, 193); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,99%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 99%, 38%);