HSL(197, 40%, 57%)
Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,40%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 40%, 57%) | color: hsl(197, 40%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #65A4BD | color: #65A4BD | |
| RGB | rgb(101, 164, 189) | color: rgb(101, 164, 189) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 13%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 47%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 39% 26%) | color: hwb(197 39% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6856 0.0745 225.34) | color: oklch(0.6856 0.0745 225.34) | |
| Lab | lab(64.15 -13.49 -19.17) | color: lab(64.15 -13.49 -19.17) | |
| LCH | lch(64.15 23.44 234.87) | color: lch(64.15 23.44 234.87) |
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)
#8081B7 — rgb(128, 129, 183)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D78B6 — rgb(125, 120, 182)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#68B2B1 — rgb(104, 178, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 40%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(197, 40%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 40%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 77%), hsl(197, 40%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 40%, 57%), hsl(197, 40%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #65A4BD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,40%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 40%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 40%, 57%)?
HEX: #65A4BD | RGB: rgb(101, 164, 189) | CMYK: 47%, 13%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 197°, 47%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #65A4BD?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 40%, 57%). 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%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 40%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #65A4BD; — As RGB: color: rgb(101, 164, 189); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,40%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 40%, 57%);