HSL(228, 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(228,40%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(228, 40%, 55%) | color: hsl(228, 40%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5E71BA | color: #5E71BA | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 113, 186) | color: rgb(94, 113, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 39%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(228, 49%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(228 37% 27%) | color: hwb(228 37% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5667 0.1152 271.3) | color: oklch(0.5667 0.1152 271.3) | |
| Lab | lab(49.17 13.38 -40.74) | color: lab(49.17 13.38 -40.74) | |
| LCH | lch(49.17 42.88 288.18) | color: lch(49.17 42.88 288.18) |
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)
#6666A8 — rgb(102, 102, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6564A4 — rgb(101, 100, 164)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5F9A97 — rgb(95, 154, 151)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(228, 40%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(228, 40%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(228, 40%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 40%, 75%), hsl(228, 40%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 40%, 55%), hsl(228, 40%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5E71BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(228,40%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(228, 40%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(228, 40%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(228, 40%, 55%)?
HEX: #5E71BA | RGB: rgb(94, 113, 186) | CMYK: 49%, 39%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 228°, 49%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E71BA?
The complementary color is HSL(48, 40%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 228°, 348°, and 108°. For analogous combinations, try hues 198° and 258°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(228, 40%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(228, 40%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5E71BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 113, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(228,40%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(228, 40%, 55%);