HSL(217, 40%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,40%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 40%, 56%) | color: hsl(217, 40%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #6284BC | color: #6284BC | |
| RGB | rgb(98, 132, 188) | color: rgb(98, 132, 188) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 30%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 48%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 38% 26%) | color: hwb(217 38% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6112 0.094 260.08) | color: oklch(0.6112 0.094 260.08) | |
| Lab | lab(54.79 3.54 -33.04) | color: lab(54.79 3.54 -33.04) | |
| LCH | lch(54.79 33.23 276.12) | color: lch(54.79 33.23 276.12) |
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)
#6F6CAB — rgb(111, 108, 171)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#64A4A1 — rgb(100, 164, 161)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 40%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(217, 40%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 40%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 40%, 76%), hsl(217, 40%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 40%, 56%), hsl(217, 40%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #6284BC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,40%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 40%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 40%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 40%, 56%)?
HEX: #6284BC | RGB: rgb(98, 132, 188) | CMYK: 48%, 30%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 217°, 48%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6284BC?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 40%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 40%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 40%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #6284BC; — As RGB: color: rgb(98, 132, 188); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,40%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 40%, 56%);