HSL(247, 20%, 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(247,20%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(247, 20%, 53%) | color: hsl(247, 20%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #756F9F | color: #756F9F | |
| RGB | rgb(117, 111, 159) | color: rgb(117, 111, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 30%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(248, 30%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(248 43% 38%) | color: hwb(248 43% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5661 0.0736 289.56) | color: oklch(0.5661 0.0736 289.56) | |
| Lab | lab(49.07 13.28 -25.05) | color: lab(49.07 13.28 -25.05) | |
| LCH | lch(49.07 28.35 297.93) | color: lch(49.07 28.35 297.93) |
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)
#727293 — rgb(114, 114, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#737391 — rgb(115, 115, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#758A88 — rgb(117, 138, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(247, 20%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(247, 20%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(247, 20%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(247, 20%, 73%), hsl(247, 20%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(247, 20%, 53%), hsl(247, 20%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #756F9F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(247,20%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(247, 20%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(247, 20%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(247, 20%, 53%)?
HEX: #756F9F | RGB: rgb(117, 111, 159) | CMYK: 26%, 30%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 248°, 30%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #756F9F?
The complementary color is HSL(67, 20%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 247°, 7°, and 127°. For analogous combinations, try hues 217° and 277°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(247, 20%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(247, 20%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #756F9F; — As RGB: color: rgb(117, 111, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(247,20%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(247, 20%, 53%);