HSL(237, 51%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,51%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 51%, 61%) | color: hsl(237, 51%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #696ECE | color: #696ECE | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 110, 206) | color: rgb(105, 110, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 47%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 49%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 41% 19%) | color: hwb(237 41% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5802 0.1451 278.6) | color: oklch(0.5802 0.1451 278.6) | |
| Lab | lab(50.23 24.02 -50.49) | color: lab(50.23 24.02 -50.49) | |
| LCH | lch(50.23 55.91 295.44) | color: lch(50.23 55.91 295.44) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#6B6BB7 — rgb(107, 107, 183)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6B6BB1 — rgb(107, 107, 177)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#69A4A0 — rgb(105, 164, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 51%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(237, 51%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 51%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 51%, 81%), hsl(237, 51%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 51%, 61%), hsl(237, 51%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #696ECE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,51%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 51%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 51%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 51%, 61%)?
HEX: #696ECE | RGB: rgb(105, 110, 206) | CMYK: 49%, 47%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 237°, 49%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #696ECE?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 51%, 61%). 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, 51%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 51%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #696ECE; — As RGB: color: rgb(105, 110, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,51%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 51%, 61%);