HSL(237, 34%, 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(237,34%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 34%, 56%) | color: hsl(237, 34%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #696CB5 | color: #696CB5 | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 108, 181) | color: rgb(105, 108, 181) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 40%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 42%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 41% 29%) | color: hwb(238 41% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5614 0.112 280.36) | color: oklch(0.5614 0.112 280.36) | |
| Lab | lab(48.34 17.7 -39.11) | color: lab(48.34 17.7 -39.11) | |
| LCH | lch(48.34 42.93 294.35) | color: lch(48.34 42.93 294.35) |
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)
#6A6AA3 — rgb(106, 106, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A6A9F — rgb(106, 106, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#699592 — rgb(105, 149, 146)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 34%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(237, 34%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 34%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 34%, 76%), hsl(237, 34%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 34%, 56%), hsl(237, 34%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #696CB5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,34%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 34%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 34%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 34%, 56%)?
HEX: #696CB5 | RGB: rgb(105, 108, 181) | CMYK: 42%, 40%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 238°, 42%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #696CB5?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 34%, 56%). 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, 34%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 34%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #696CB5; — As RGB: color: rgb(105, 108, 181); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,34%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 34%, 56%);