HSL(197, 16%, 20%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,16%,20%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 16%, 20%) | color: hsl(197, 16%, 20%) | |
| HEX | #2B373B | color: #2B373B | |
| RGB | rgb(43, 55, 59) | color: rgb(43, 55, 59) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 7%, 0%, 77%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(195, 27%, 23%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(195 17% 77%) | color: hwb(195 17% 77%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3275 0.0175 220.08) | color: oklch(0.3275 0.0175 220.08) | |
| Lab | lab(22.17 -3.87 -4.15) | color: lab(22.17 -3.87 -4.15) | |
| LCH | lch(22.17 5.67 227) | color: lch(22.17 5.67 227) |
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)
#30303A — rgb(48, 48, 58)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#302F3A — rgb(48, 47, 58)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2C3939 — rgb(44, 57, 57)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 16%, 20%);
text
color: hsl(197, 16%, 20%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 16%, 20%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 16%, 40%), hsl(197, 16%, 20%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 16%, 20%), hsl(197, 16%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #2B373B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,16%,20%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 16%, 20%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 16%, 20%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 16%, 20%)?
HEX: #2B373B | RGB: rgb(43, 55, 59) | CMYK: 27%, 7%, 0%, 77% | HSV: 195°, 27%, 23%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2B373B?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 16%, 20%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 197°, 317°, and 77°. For analogous combinations, try hues 167° and 227°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(197, 16%, 20%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 16%, 20%); — As HEX: color: #2B373B; — As RGB: color: rgb(43, 55, 59); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,16%,20%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 16%, 20%);