HSL(236, 63%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,63%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 63%, 59%) | color: hsl(236, 63%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #555DD8 | color: #555DD8 | |
| RGB | rgb(85, 93, 216) | color: rgb(85, 93, 216) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 57%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 61%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 33% 15%) | color: hwb(236 33% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5413 0.1856 275.49) | color: oklch(0.5413 0.1856 275.49) | |
| Lab | lab(45.24 33.67 -64.3) | color: lab(45.24 33.67 -64.3) | |
| LCH | lch(45.24 72.58 297.64) | color: lch(45.24 72.58 297.64) |
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)
#5859BA — rgb(88, 89, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5857B3 — rgb(88, 87, 179)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#55A39E — rgb(85, 163, 158)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 63%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(236, 63%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 63%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 63%, 79%), hsl(236, 63%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 63%, 59%), hsl(236, 63%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #555DD8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,63%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 63%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 63%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 63%, 59%)?
HEX: #555DD8 | RGB: rgb(85, 93, 216) | CMYK: 61%, 57%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 236°, 61%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #555DD8?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 63%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 236°, 356°, and 116°. For analogous combinations, try hues 206° and 266°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(236, 63%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 63%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #555DD8; — As RGB: color: rgb(85, 93, 216); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,63%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 63%, 59%);