HSL(206, 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(206,72%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(206, 72%, 55%) | color: hsl(206, 72%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #3A97DF | color: #3A97DF | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 151, 223) | color: rgb(58, 151, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 32%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(206, 74%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(206 23% 13%) | color: hwb(206 23% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6546 0.138 245.75) | color: oklch(0.6546 0.138 245.75) | |
| Lab | lab(60.21 -3.4 -44.36) | color: lab(60.21 -3.4 -44.36) | |
| LCH | lch(60.21 44.49 265.62) | color: lch(60.21 44.49 265.62) |
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)
#6263CE — rgb(98, 99, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5D56C9 — rgb(93, 86, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3FC0BD — rgb(63, 192, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(206, 72%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(206, 72%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(206, 72%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 72%, 75%), hsl(206, 72%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 72%, 55%), hsl(206, 72%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #3A97DF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(206,72%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(206, 72%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(206, 72%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(206, 72%, 55%)?
HEX: #3A97DF | RGB: rgb(58, 151, 223) | CMYK: 74%, 32%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 206°, 74%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A97DF?
The complementary color is HSL(26, 72%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 206°, 326°, and 86°. For analogous combinations, try hues 176° and 236°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(206, 72%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(206, 72%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #3A97DF; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 151, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(206,72%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(206, 72%, 55%);