HSL(237, 50%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,50%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 50%, 55%) | color: hsl(237, 50%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5359C6 | color: #5359C6 | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 89, 198) | color: rgb(83, 89, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 55%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 58%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 33% 22%) | color: hwb(237 33% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5192 0.1669 276.52) | color: oklch(0.5192 0.1669 276.52) | |
| Lab | lab(42.85 29.84 -57.83) | color: lab(42.85 29.84 -57.83) | |
| LCH | lch(42.85 65.07 297.29) | color: lch(42.85 65.07 297.29) |
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)
#5656AC — rgb(86, 86, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5555A5 — rgb(85, 85, 165)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#539792 — rgb(83, 151, 146)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 50%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(237, 50%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 50%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 50%, 75%), hsl(237, 50%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 50%, 55%), hsl(237, 50%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5359C6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,50%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 50%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 50%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 50%, 55%)?
HEX: #5359C6 | RGB: rgb(83, 89, 198) | CMYK: 58%, 55%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 237°, 58%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5359C6?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 50%, 55%). 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, 50%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 50%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5359C6; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 89, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,50%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 50%, 55%);