HSL(237, 40%, 58%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,40%,58%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 58%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 58%) | |
| HEX | #696DBF | color: #696DBF | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 109, 191) | color: rgb(105, 109, 191) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 43%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 45%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 41% 25%) | color: hwb(237 41% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5692 0.1251 279.52) | color: oklch(0.5692 0.1251 279.52) | |
| Lab | lab(49.13 20.06 -43.64) | color: lab(49.13 20.06 -43.64) | |
| LCH | lch(49.13 48.03 294.69) | color: lch(49.13 48.03 294.69) |
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)
#6B6BAB — rgb(107, 107, 171)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6B6AA6 — rgb(107, 106, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#699B98 — rgb(105, 155, 152)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 58%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 58%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 58%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 78%), hsl(237, 40%, 58%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 58%), hsl(237, 40%, 38%))
hex
background-color: #696DBF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,58%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 58%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 58%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 58%)?
HEX: #696DBF | RGB: rgb(105, 109, 191) | CMYK: 45%, 43%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 237°, 45%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #696DBF?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 58%). 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, 40%, 58%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 58%); — As HEX: color: #696DBF; — As RGB: color: rgb(105, 109, 191); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,58%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 58%);