HSL(217, 75%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,75%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 75%, 36%) | color: hsl(217, 75%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #174CA1 | color: #174CA1 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 76, 161) | color: rgb(23, 76, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(86%, 53%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 86%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 9% 37%) | color: hwb(217 9% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4348 0.1487 259.85) | color: oklch(0.4348 0.1487 259.85) | |
| Lab | lab(33.82 16.21 -50.77) | color: lab(33.82 16.21 -50.77) | |
| LCH | lch(33.82 53.29 287.71) | color: lch(33.82 53.29 287.71) |
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)
#2E2E8C — rgb(46, 46, 140)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2B2788 — rgb(43, 39, 136)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1A7C79 — rgb(26, 124, 121)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 75%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(217, 75%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 75%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 75%, 56%), hsl(217, 75%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 75%, 36%), hsl(217, 75%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #174CA1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,75%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 75%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 75%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 75%, 36%)?
HEX: #174CA1 | RGB: rgb(23, 76, 161) | CMYK: 86%, 53%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 217°, 86%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #174CA1?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 75%, 36%). 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, 75%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 75%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #174CA1; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 76, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,75%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 75%, 36%);