HSL(227, 15%, 47%)
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(227,15%,47%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(227, 15%, 47%) | color: hsl(227, 15%, 47%) | |
| HEX | #666E8A | color: #666E8A | |
| RGB | rgb(102, 110, 138) | color: rgb(102, 110, 138) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 20%, 0%, 46%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 26%, 54%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 40% 46%) | color: hwb(227 40% 46%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.542 0.0449 272.38) | color: oklch(0.542 0.0449 272.38) | |
| Lab | lab(46.73 3.63 -16.36) | color: lab(46.73 3.63 -16.36) | |
| LCH | lch(46.73 16.76 282.51) | color: lch(46.73 16.76 282.51) |
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)
#696A83 — rgb(105, 106, 131)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#696882 — rgb(105, 104, 130)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#667E7D — rgb(102, 126, 125)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(227, 15%, 47%);
text
color: hsl(227, 15%, 47%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(227, 15%, 47%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 15%, 67%), hsl(227, 15%, 47%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 15%, 47%), hsl(227, 15%, 27%))
hex
background-color: #666E8A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(227,15%,47%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(227, 15%, 47%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(227, 15%, 47%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(227, 15%, 47%)?
HEX: #666E8A | RGB: rgb(102, 110, 138) | CMYK: 26%, 20%, 0%, 46% | HSV: 227°, 26%, 54%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #666E8A?
The complementary color is HSL(47, 15%, 47%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 227°, 347°, and 107°. For analogous combinations, try hues 197° and 257°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(227, 15%, 47%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(227, 15%, 47%); — As HEX: color: #666E8A; — As RGB: color: rgb(102, 110, 138); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(227,15%,47%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(227, 15%, 47%);