HSL(216, 40%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,40%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 40%, 55%) | color: hsl(216, 40%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5E83BA | color: #5E83BA | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 131, 186) | color: rgb(94, 131, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 30%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 49%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 37% 27%) | color: hwb(216 37% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6056 0.0941 258.1) | color: oklch(0.6056 0.0941 258.1) | |
| Lab | lab(54.19 2.53 -32.85) | color: lab(54.19 2.53 -32.85) | |
| LCH | lch(54.19 32.95 274.4) | color: lch(54.19 32.95 274.4) |
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)
#6E6EAD — rgb(110, 110, 173)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6C69AA — rgb(108, 105, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#60A2A0 — rgb(96, 162, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 40%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(216, 40%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 40%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 40%, 75%), hsl(216, 40%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 40%, 55%), hsl(216, 40%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5E83BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,40%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 40%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 40%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 40%, 55%)?
HEX: #5E83BA | RGB: rgb(94, 131, 186) | CMYK: 49%, 30%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 216°, 49%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E83BA?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 40%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 216°, 336°, and 96°. For analogous combinations, try hues 186° and 246°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(216, 40%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 40%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5E83BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 131, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,40%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 40%, 55%);