HSL(208, 40%, 54%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(208,40%,54%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(208, 40%, 54%) | color: hsl(208, 40%, 54%) | |
| HEX | #5B8DB9 | color: #5B8DB9 | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 141, 185) | color: rgb(91, 141, 185) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 24%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(208, 51%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(208 36% 27%) | color: hwb(208 36% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6259 0.0859 246.26) | color: oklch(0.6259 0.0859 246.26) | |
| Lab | lab(56.86 -4.3 -28.15) | color: lab(56.86 -4.3 -28.15) | |
| LCH | lch(56.86 28.48 261.32) | color: lch(56.86 28.48 261.32) |
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)
#7171AE — rgb(113, 113, 174)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6E6AAC — rgb(110, 106, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5EA6A4 — rgb(94, 166, 164)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(208, 40%, 54%);
text
color: hsl(208, 40%, 54%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(208, 40%, 54%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(208, 40%, 74%), hsl(208, 40%, 54%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(208, 40%, 54%), hsl(208, 40%, 34%))
hex
background-color: #5B8DB9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(208,40%,54%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(208, 40%, 54%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(208, 40%, 54%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(208, 40%, 54%)?
HEX: #5B8DB9 | RGB: rgb(91, 141, 185) | CMYK: 51%, 24%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 208°, 51%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B8DB9?
The complementary color is HSL(28, 40%, 54%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 208°, 328°, and 88°. For analogous combinations, try hues 178° and 238°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(208, 40%, 54%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(208, 40%, 54%); — As HEX: color: #5B8DB9; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 141, 185); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(208,40%,54%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(208, 40%, 54%);