HSL(245, 40%, 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(245,40%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(245, 40%, 53%) | color: hsl(245, 40%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #5F57B7 | color: #5F57B7 | |
| RGB | rgb(95, 87, 183) | color: rgb(95, 87, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 52%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(245, 52%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(245 35% 28%) | color: hwb(245 35% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5138 0.1467 283.73) | color: oklch(0.5138 0.1467 283.73) | |
| Lab | lab(42.26 28.78 -50.01) | color: lab(42.26 28.78 -50.01) | |
| LCH | lch(42.26 57.7 299.92) | color: lch(42.26 57.7 299.92) |
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)
#5C5BA0 — rgb(92, 91, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C5D9A — rgb(92, 93, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5F8D89 — rgb(95, 141, 137)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(245, 40%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(245, 40%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(245, 40%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(245, 40%, 73%), hsl(245, 40%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(245, 40%, 53%), hsl(245, 40%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #5F57B7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(245,40%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(245, 40%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(245, 40%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(245, 40%, 53%)?
HEX: #5F57B7 | RGB: rgb(95, 87, 183) | CMYK: 48%, 52%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 245°, 52%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5F57B7?
The complementary color is HSL(65, 40%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 245°, 5°, and 125°. For analogous combinations, try hues 215° and 275°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(245, 40%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(245, 40%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #5F57B7; — As RGB: color: rgb(95, 87, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(245,40%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(245, 40%, 53%);