HSL(228, 49%, 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(228,49%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(228, 49%, 48%) | color: hsl(228, 49%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #3E56B6 | color: #3E56B6 | |
| RGB | rgb(62, 86, 182) | color: rgb(62, 86, 182) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 53%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(228, 66%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(228 24% 29%) | color: hwb(228 24% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4884 0.1542 269.37) | color: oklch(0.4884 0.1542 269.37) | |
| Lab | lab(39.67 22.53 -53.71) | color: lab(39.67 22.53 -53.71) | |
| LCH | lch(39.67 58.24 292.76) | color: lch(39.67 58.24 292.76) |
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)
#48499F — rgb(72, 73, 159)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#474599 — rgb(71, 69, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3F8C88 — rgb(63, 140, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(228, 49%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(228, 49%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(228, 49%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 49%, 68%), hsl(228, 49%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 49%, 48%), hsl(228, 49%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #3E56B6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(228,49%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(228, 49%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(228, 49%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(228, 49%, 48%)?
HEX: #3E56B6 | RGB: rgb(62, 86, 182) | CMYK: 66%, 53%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 228°, 66%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3E56B6?
The complementary color is HSL(48, 49%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 228°, 348°, and 108°. For analogous combinations, try hues 198° and 258°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(228, 49%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(228, 49%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #3E56B6; — As RGB: color: rgb(62, 86, 182); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(228,49%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(228, 49%, 48%);