HSL(205, 23%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(205,23%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 23%, 48%) | color: hsl(205, 23%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #5E7F97 | color: #5E7F97 | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 127, 151) | color: rgb(94, 127, 151) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 16%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 38%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 37% 41%) | color: hwb(205 37% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5805 0.0527 240.37) | color: oklch(0.5805 0.0527 240.37) | |
| Lab | lab(51.6 -5.38 -16.63) | color: lab(51.6 -5.38 -16.63) | |
| LCH | lch(51.6 17.48 252.07) | color: lch(51.6 17.48 252.07) |
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)
#6C6D91 — rgb(108, 109, 145)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A6890 — rgb(106, 104, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#608D8C — rgb(96, 141, 140)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 23%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(205, 23%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 23%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 23%, 68%), hsl(205, 23%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 23%, 48%), hsl(205, 23%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #5E7F97;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,23%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 23%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 23%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 23%, 48%)?
HEX: #5E7F97 | RGB: rgb(94, 127, 151) | CMYK: 38%, 16%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 205°, 38%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E7F97?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 23%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 205°, 325°, and 85°. For analogous combinations, try hues 175° and 235°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(205, 23%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 23%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #5E7F97; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 127, 151); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,23%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 23%, 48%);