HSL(217, 50%, 18%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,50%,18%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 50%, 18%) | color: hsl(217, 50%, 18%) | |
| HEX | #172945 | color: #172945 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 41, 69) | color: rgb(23, 41, 69) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(67%, 41%, 0%, 73%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 67%, 27%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 9% 73%) | color: hwb(217 9% 73%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2809 0.0572 258.93) | color: oklch(0.2809 0.0572 258.93) | |
| Lab | lab(16.49 2.88 -19.82) | color: lab(16.49 2.88 -19.82) | |
| LCH | lch(16.49 20.03 278.27) | color: lch(16.49 20.03 278.27) |
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)
#1F1F3E — rgb(31, 31, 62)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1E1C3D — rgb(30, 28, 61)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#183938 — rgb(24, 57, 56)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 50%, 18%);
text
color: hsl(217, 50%, 18%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 50%, 18%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 50%, 38%), hsl(217, 50%, 18%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 50%, 18%), hsl(217, 50%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #172945;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,50%,18%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 50%, 18%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 50%, 18%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 50%, 18%)?
HEX: #172945 | RGB: rgb(23, 41, 69) | CMYK: 67%, 41%, 0%, 73% | HSV: 217°, 67%, 27%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #172945?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 50%, 18%). 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, 50%, 18%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 50%, 18%); — As HEX: color: #172945; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 41, 69); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,50%,18%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 50%, 18%);