HSL(197, 34%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,34%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 34%, 53%) | color: hsl(197, 34%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #5E99B0 | color: #5E99B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 153, 176) | color: rgb(94, 153, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 13%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 47%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 37% 31%) | color: hwb(197 37% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6513 0.0703 224.91) | color: oklch(0.6513 0.0703 224.91) | |
| Lab | lab(60.15 -12.92 -17.97) | color: lab(60.15 -12.92 -17.97) | |
| LCH | lch(60.15 22.13 234.28) | color: lch(60.15 22.13 234.28) |
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)
#7878AA — rgb(120, 120, 170)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7470A9 — rgb(116, 112, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#61A6A5 — rgb(97, 166, 165)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 34%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(197, 34%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 34%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 34%, 73%), hsl(197, 34%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 34%, 53%), hsl(197, 34%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #5E99B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,34%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 34%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 34%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 34%, 53%)?
HEX: #5E99B0 | RGB: rgb(94, 153, 176) | CMYK: 47%, 13%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 197°, 47%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E99B0?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 34%, 53%). 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, 34%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 34%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #5E99B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 153, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,34%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 34%, 53%);