RGB to HSL Conversion
HSL Values
Position on the color wheel
Color intensity
Brightness level
HSL Explanation: HSL is a more intuitive color model that separates the color (hue) from its intensity (saturation) and brightness (lightness).
This color has a hue of 222° on the color wheel, 84% saturation, and 17% lightness.
RGB Values
CMYK Values
HSL Color Model Applications
Creating Color Variations
hsl(222, 84%, 90%) hsl(222, 84%, 17%) hsl(222, 84%, 30%) By keeping the hue and saturation constant while changing only the lightness, you can create consistent light and dark variations of the same color.
Adjusting Saturation
hsl(222, 100%, 17%) hsl(222, 84%, 17%) hsl(222, 20%, 17%) Adjusting saturation changes the intensity of the color while maintaining the same hue, perfect for creating muted or vibrant variations.
HSL in Design Systems
HSL is widely used in design systems because it allows designers to:
- Create consistent color palettes by using the same hue
- Generate accessible color combinations by controlling lightness
- Easily create semantic color variations (success, warning, error)
- Implement dark/light mode themes by adjusting lightness values
HSL in Digital Art
Digital artists prefer HSL because:
- It matches how artists think about color (hue, intensity, brightness)
- Makes color harmony creation intuitive (complementary, analogous)
- Simplifies creating gradients and color transitions
- Allows precise control over color temperature and mood
Why HSL is Superior to RGB and HEX
HSL provides a more intuitive way to work with colors compared to RGB or HEX codes:
Human-Readable
HSL values directly correspond to how we perceive and describe colors ("make it more blue" or "make it lighter").
Predictable
Changing one parameter produces predictable results, unlike RGB where all values must change to adjust brightness.
Accessible
Makes it easier to ensure proper contrast ratios by directly manipulating lightness values.
Color Harmonies
Complementary Color
Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and create high contrast combinations.
Shades
Shades are created by decreasing the lightness while keeping the hue and saturation constant.
Pro Tip: Using HSL makes it easy to create consistent color harmonies by simply adjusting the hue, saturation, or lightness values.Explore more color harmonies.
About This Color
Color Description
This is a very dark, very vibrant blue color with HSL values of 222°, 84%, and 17%.
HSL Color Properties
Located on the blue section of the color wheel. This is a cool hue.
This color has very vibrant saturation, giving it a rich and vivid appearance.
With 17% lightness, this color is very dark. It contains more black than white.
Design Considerations
Usage Recommendations
- This dark color works well as text or foreground elements on light backgrounds.
- The high saturation makes this color attention-grabbing, ideal for highlighting important elements.
Accessibility Tips
- For accessible design, pair with colors that provide sufficient contrast for readability.
- Consider using this color with its complementary color for maximum contrast.
- When using for text, ensure a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
About RGB to HSL Color Conversion
Understanding HSL Color Model
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is a more intuitive color model than RGB or HEX. With HSL values of 222°, 84%, 17%, this color can be easily adjusted by:
- Changing only the hue (222°) to create different color variations while maintaining the same intensity and brightness
- Adjusting saturation (84%) to make the color more or less vibrant without changing its basic character
- Modifying lightness (17%) to create darker or lighter versions perfect for creating accessible color schemes
HSL vs. RGB: Why HSL is Often Preferred
HSL Advantages
- Intuitive color selection and manipulation
- Easy creation of color schemes and harmonies
- Simple adjustment of brightness without affecting color
- Direct control over saturation for vibrance
When to Use Each
HSL: For design work, UI development, and when you need intuitive color manipulation.
RGB/HEX: When working directly with code or when specific color values are required for implementation.
Psychological Impact of This Color
Trust & Stability
With blue as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of calmness, trust, and stability. Blue colors are often associated with professionalism, serenity, and depth.
The darker tone adds sophistication and seriousness to the color's impact.
Common Applications
Digital Design
Blue-dominant colors are frequently used in corporate websites, social media platforms, and applications where trust and reliability are important.
Print & Physical Media
This highly saturated color would be vibrant in print materials but may require careful color management to reproduce accurately across different media. Due to its darkness, it may be best used as an accent rather than for text.