HSL(217, 57%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,57%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 57%, 51%) | color: hsl(217, 57%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #3B71C9 | color: #3B71C9 | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 113, 201) | color: rgb(59, 113, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 44%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 71%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 23% 21%) | color: hwb(217 23% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5571 0.1483 259.7) | color: oklch(0.5571 0.1483 259.7) | |
| Lab | lab(48.2 11.7 -51.02) | color: lab(48.2 11.7 -51.02) | |
| LCH | lch(48.2 52.34 282.92) | color: lch(48.2 52.34 282.92) |
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)
#5253B4 — rgb(82, 83, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4F4BAF — rgb(79, 75, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3EA39F — rgb(62, 163, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 57%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(217, 57%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 57%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 57%, 71%), hsl(217, 57%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 57%, 51%), hsl(217, 57%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #3B71C9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,57%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 57%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 57%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 57%, 51%)?
HEX: #3B71C9 | RGB: rgb(59, 113, 201) | CMYK: 71%, 44%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 217°, 71%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B71C9?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 57%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 57%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 57%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #3B71C9; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 113, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,57%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 57%, 51%);