#57AFEA Color Information

Hex color code: #57AFEA

A dynamic blue shade, #57AFEA appears as (87, 175, 234) in RGB and (204°, 78%, 63%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#57AFEA
RGB
87, 175, 234
HSL
204°, 78%, 63%
CMYK
63%, 25%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #57AFEA;
background-color: #57AFEA;
border-color: #57AFEA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #57AFEA;
border: 2px solid #57AFEA;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#57AFEA]
text-[#57AFEA]
border-[#57AFEA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_57AFEA]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #57AFEA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #57AFEA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #57AFEA; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #57AFEA; background-color: #57AFEA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #57AFEA20; border-left: 4px solid #57AFEA; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #57AFEA; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #57AFEA in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

87, 175, 234

Red: 87 / Green: 175 / Blue: 234

HSL

204°, 78%, 63%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

63%, 25%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 63% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #57AFEA?

#57AFEA is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #57AFEA to RGB:

rgb(87, 175, 234)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #57AFEA to HSL:

hsl(204, 78%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #57AFEA to CMYK:

cmyk(63%, 25%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #57AFEA has RGB (87, 175, 234) and HSL (204°, 78%, 63%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #57AFEA is #EA9257, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #57EADC.

Use #57AFEA in CSS: color: #57AFEA or background-color: #57AFEA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #57AFEA

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.73:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #57AFEA?

#57AFEA is a vivid blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #57AFEA?

#57AFEA in RGB is (87, 175, 234) - 87 red, 175 green, and 234 blue.

How to use #57AFEA in CSS?

Use #57AFEA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #57AFEA?

#EA9257 (complementary), #57EADC (analogous), and #1B8DDA (lighter shade) work well with #57AFEA.