HSL(229, 50%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,50%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 50%, 53%) | color: hsl(229, 50%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #4B61C3 | color: #4B61C3 | |
| RGB | rgb(75, 97, 195) | color: rgb(75, 97, 195) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 50%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 62%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 29% 24%) | color: hwb(229 29% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5274 0.1544 270.75) | color: oklch(0.5274 0.1544 270.75) | |
| Lab | lab(44.21 22.32 -53.93) | color: lab(44.21 22.32 -53.93) | |
| LCH | lch(44.21 58.37 292.48) | color: lch(44.21 58.37 292.48) |
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)
#5555AB — rgb(85, 85, 171)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5352A6 — rgb(83, 82, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4C9994 — rgb(76, 153, 148)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 50%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(229, 50%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 50%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 50%, 73%), hsl(229, 50%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 50%, 53%), hsl(229, 50%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #4B61C3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,50%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 50%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 50%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 50%, 53%)?
HEX: #4B61C3 | RGB: rgb(75, 97, 195) | CMYK: 62%, 50%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 229°, 62%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4B61C3?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 50%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 229°, 349°, and 109°. For analogous combinations, try hues 199° and 259°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(229, 50%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 50%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #4B61C3; — As RGB: color: rgb(75, 97, 195); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,50%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 50%, 53%);