HSL(205, 83%, 59%)
Vivid Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Vivid Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(205,83%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 83%, 59%) | color: hsl(205, 83%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #40A5ED | color: #40A5ED | |
| RGB | rgb(64, 165, 237) | color: rgb(64, 165, 237) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 30%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 73%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 25% 7%) | color: hwb(205 25% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6954 0.1405 243.67) | color: oklch(0.6954 0.1405 243.67) | |
| Lab | lab(65.05 -5.74 -44.46) | color: lab(65.05 -5.74 -44.46) | |
| LCH | lch(65.05 44.83 262.64) | color: lch(65.05 44.83 262.64) |
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)
#6C6DDC — rgb(108, 109, 220)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#665ED7 — rgb(102, 94, 215)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#45CECB — rgb(69, 206, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 83%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(205, 83%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 83%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 83%, 79%), hsl(205, 83%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 83%, 59%), hsl(205, 83%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #40A5ED;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,83%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 83%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 83%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Vivid Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 83%, 59%)?
HEX: #40A5ED | RGB: rgb(64, 165, 237) | CMYK: 73%, 30%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 205°, 73%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #40A5ED?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 83%, 59%). 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, 83%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 83%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #40A5ED; — As RGB: color: rgb(64, 165, 237); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,83%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 83%, 59%);