HSL(252, 38%, 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(252,38%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 38%, 53%) | color: hsl(252, 38%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #6C5AB5 | color: #6C5AB5 | |
| RGB | rgb(108, 90, 181) | color: rgb(108, 90, 181) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 50%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 50%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 36% 29%) | color: hwb(252 36% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5292 0.1386 289.93) | color: oklch(0.5292 0.1386 289.93) | |
| Lab | lab(44 29.47 -45.99) | color: lab(44 29.47 -45.99) | |
| LCH | lch(44 54.62 302.65) | color: lch(44 54.62 302.65) |
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)
#64649F — rgb(100, 100, 159)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#65679A — rgb(101, 103, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6B8E8A — rgb(107, 142, 138)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 38%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(252, 38%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 38%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 38%, 73%), hsl(252, 38%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 38%, 53%), hsl(252, 38%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #6C5AB5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,38%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 38%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 38%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 38%, 53%)?
HEX: #6C5AB5 | RGB: rgb(108, 90, 181) | CMYK: 40%, 50%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 252°, 50%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6C5AB5?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 38%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 38%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 38%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #6C5AB5; — As RGB: color: rgb(108, 90, 181); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,38%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 38%, 53%);