HSL(205, 72%, 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(205,72%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 72%, 55%) | color: hsl(205, 72%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #3A9ADF | color: #3A9ADF | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 154, 223) | color: rgb(58, 154, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 31%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 74%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 23% 13%) | color: hwb(205 23% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6614 0.1356 243.99) | color: oklch(0.6614 0.1356 243.99) | |
| Lab | lab(61.08 -5.11 -43) | color: lab(61.08 -5.11 -43) | |
| LCH | lch(61.08 43.3 263.22) | color: lch(61.08 43.3 263.22) |
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)
#6464CE — rgb(100, 100, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5E57CA — rgb(94, 87, 202)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3FC1BE — rgb(63, 193, 190)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 72%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(205, 72%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 72%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 72%, 75%), hsl(205, 72%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 72%, 55%), hsl(205, 72%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #3A9ADF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,72%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 72%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 72%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 72%, 55%)?
HEX: #3A9ADF | RGB: rgb(58, 154, 223) | CMYK: 74%, 31%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 205°, 74%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A9ADF?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 72%, 55%). 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, 72%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 72%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #3A9ADF; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 154, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,72%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 72%, 55%);