HSL(216, 52%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,52%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 52%, 48%) | color: hsl(216, 52%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #3B6EBA | color: #3B6EBA | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 110, 186) | color: rgb(59, 110, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 41%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 68%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 23% 27%) | color: hwb(216 23% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5409 0.1314 258.27) | color: oklch(0.5409 0.1314 258.27) | |
| Lab | lab(46.48 8.14 -45.13) | color: lab(46.48 8.14 -45.13) | |
| LCH | lch(46.48 45.86 280.22) | color: lch(46.48 45.86 280.22) |
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)
#5152A8 — rgb(81, 82, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E4AA3 — rgb(78, 74, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3E9996 — rgb(62, 153, 150)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 52%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(216, 52%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 52%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 52%, 68%), hsl(216, 52%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 52%, 48%), hsl(216, 52%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #3B6EBA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,52%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 52%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 52%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 52%, 48%)?
HEX: #3B6EBA | RGB: rgb(59, 110, 186) | CMYK: 68%, 41%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 216°, 68%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B6EBA?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 52%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 216°, 336°, and 96°. For analogous combinations, try hues 186° and 246°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(216, 52%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 52%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #3B6EBA; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 110, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,52%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 52%, 48%);