What is the HSL code for blue?
The CSS color blue in HSL format is hsl(240, 100%, 50%). Use this value directly in CSS, SVG, and most design tools.
How do I use blue in CSS?
To apply blue in CSS:
- Text color: color: hsl(240, 100%, 50%);
- Background: background-color: hsl(240, 100%, 50%);
- Border: border-color: hsl(240, 100%, 50%);
What are all the color format values for blue?
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #0000ff |
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 0%) |
How do I convert blue to HSL?
Select blue from the color name list in our color converter. The HSL value — hsl(240, 100%, 50%) — appears instantly alongside HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK.
What color family does blue belong to?
blue belongs to the blue color family. It is a medium, vivid color with HSL values: hue 240°, saturation 100%, lightness 50%.
How do I create lighter and darker shades of blue?
Lighter variant (lightness 65%): #4d4dff. Darker variant (lightness 35%): #0000b3. These values are computed by adjusting HSL lightness ±15% while keeping the same hue and saturation.
What is HSL used for?
HSL describes colors by hue (0–360°), saturation (0–100%) and lightness (0–100%). It is more intuitive for designers — easy to create lighter, darker or less saturated variants of any color.