HSL(197, 40%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,40%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 40%, 55%) | color: hsl(197, 40%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5EA0BA | color: #5EA0BA | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 160, 186) | color: rgb(94, 160, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 14%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 49%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 37% 27%) | color: hwb(197 37% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6717 0.0775 225.43) | color: oklch(0.6717 0.0775 225.43) | |
| Lab | lab(62.56 -13.86 -19.94) | color: lab(62.56 -13.86 -19.94) | |
| LCH | lch(62.56 24.28 235.2) | color: lch(62.56 24.28 235.2) |
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)
#7B7BB4 — rgb(123, 123, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7772B2 — rgb(119, 114, 178)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#61AFAE — rgb(97, 175, 174)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 40%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(197, 40%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 40%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 75%), hsl(197, 40%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 55%), hsl(197, 40%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5EA0BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,40%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 40%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 40%, 55%)?
HEX: #5EA0BA | RGB: rgb(94, 160, 186) | CMYK: 49%, 14%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 197°, 49%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5EA0BA?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 40%, 55%). 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, 40%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 40%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5EA0BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 160, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,40%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 55%);