HSL(237, 26%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,26%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 26%, 53%) | color: hsl(237, 26%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #686BA6 | color: #686BA6 | |
| RGB | rgb(104, 107, 166) | color: rgb(104, 107, 166) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 36%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 37%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 41% 35%) | color: hwb(237 41% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5504 0.0914 280.72) | color: oklch(0.5504 0.0914 280.72) | |
| Lab | lab(47.25 13.69 -32.08) | color: lab(47.25 13.69 -32.08) | |
| LCH | lch(47.25 34.88 293.11) | color: lch(47.25 34.88 293.11) |
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)
#696998 — rgb(105, 105, 152)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#696994 — rgb(105, 105, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#688C8A — rgb(104, 140, 138)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 26%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(237, 26%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 26%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 26%, 73%), hsl(237, 26%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 26%, 53%), hsl(237, 26%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #686BA6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,26%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 26%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 26%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 26%, 53%)?
HEX: #686BA6 | RGB: rgb(104, 107, 166) | CMYK: 37%, 36%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 237°, 37%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #686BA6?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 26%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 26%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 26%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #686BA6; — As RGB: color: rgb(104, 107, 166); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,26%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 26%, 53%);