#66B2E5 Color Information

Hex color code: #66B2E5

#66B2E5 is a bold blue color. In RGB it is (102, 178, 229), and in HSL it is (204°, 71%, 65%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#66B2E5
RGB
102, 178, 229
HSL
204°, 71%, 65%
CMYK
55%, 22%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #66B2E5;
background-color: #66B2E5;
border-color: #66B2E5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #66B2E5;
border: 2px solid #66B2E5;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#66B2E5]
text-[#66B2E5]
border-[#66B2E5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_66B2E5]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #66B2E5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #66B2E5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #66B2E5; 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 #66B2E5; background-color: #66B2E515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #66B2E520; border-left: 4px solid #66B2E5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #66B2E5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #66B2E5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

102, 178, 229

Red: 102 / Green: 178 / Blue: 229

HSL

204°, 71%, 65%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

55%, 22%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 55% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #66B2E5?

#66B2E5 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #66B2E5 to RGB:

rgb(102, 178, 229)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #66B2E5 to HSL:

hsl(204, 71%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #66B2E5 to CMYK:

cmyk(55%, 22%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #66B2E5 has RGB (102, 178, 229) and HSL (204°, 71%, 65%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #66B2E5 is #E59966, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #66E5D8.

Use #66B2E5 in CSS: color: #66B2E5 or background-color: #66B2E5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #66B2E5

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.06:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #66B2E5?

#66B2E5 is a striking blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #66B2E5?

#66B2E5 in RGB is (102, 178, 229) - 102 red, 178 green, and 229 blue.

How to use #66B2E5 in CSS?

Use #66B2E5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #66B2E5?

#E59966 (complementary), #66E5D8 (analogous), and #2592DA (lighter shade) work well with #66B2E5.