HSL(212, 16%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(212,16%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(212, 16%, 40%) | color: hsl(212, 16%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #566576 | color: #566576 | |
| RGB | rgb(86, 101, 118) | color: rgb(86, 101, 118) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 14%, 0%, 54%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(212, 27%, 46%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(212 34% 54%) | color: hwb(212 34% 54%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5006 0.0328 251.71) | color: oklch(0.5006 0.0328 251.71) | |
| Lab | lab(42.14 -1.47 -11.41) | color: lab(42.14 -1.47 -11.41) | |
| LCH | lch(42.14 11.5 262.66) | color: lch(42.14 11.5 262.66) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#5C5D72 — rgb(92, 93, 114)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C5B71 — rgb(92, 91, 113)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#576F6E — rgb(87, 111, 110)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(212, 16%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(212, 16%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(212, 16%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 16%, 60%), hsl(212, 16%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 16%, 40%), hsl(212, 16%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #566576;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(212,16%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(212, 16%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(212, 16%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(212, 16%, 40%)?
HEX: #566576 | RGB: rgb(86, 101, 118) | CMYK: 27%, 14%, 0%, 54% | HSV: 212°, 27%, 46%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #566576?
The complementary color is HSL(32, 16%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 212°, 332°, and 92°. For analogous combinations, try hues 182° and 242°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(212, 16%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(212, 16%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #566576; — As RGB: color: rgb(86, 101, 118); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(212,16%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(212, 16%, 40%);