HSL(235, 20%, 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(235,20%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(235, 20%, 56%) | color: hsl(235, 20%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #787CA5 | color: #787CA5 | |
| RGB | rgb(120, 124, 165) | color: rgb(120, 124, 165) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 25%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(235, 27%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(235 47% 35%) | color: hwb(235 47% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5985 0.0625 279.99) | color: oklch(0.5985 0.0625 279.99) | |
| Lab | lab(53.09 8.01 -22.34) | color: lab(53.09 8.01 -22.34) | |
| LCH | lch(53.09 23.73 289.73) | color: lch(53.09 23.73 289.73) |
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)
#7A7A9B — rgb(122, 122, 155)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7A7999 — rgb(122, 121, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#789392 — rgb(120, 147, 146)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(235, 20%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(235, 20%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(235, 20%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 20%, 76%), hsl(235, 20%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 20%, 56%), hsl(235, 20%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #787CA5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(235,20%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(235, 20%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(235, 20%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(235, 20%, 56%)?
HEX: #787CA5 | RGB: rgb(120, 124, 165) | CMYK: 27%, 25%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 235°, 27%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #787CA5?
The complementary color is HSL(55, 20%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 235°, 355°, and 115°. For analogous combinations, try hues 205° and 265°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(235, 20%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(235, 20%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #787CA5; — As RGB: color: rgb(120, 124, 165); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(235,20%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(235, 20%, 56%);