HSL(230, 42%, 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(230,42%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 42%, 51%) | color: hsl(230, 42%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #4E5FB7 | color: #4E5FB7 | |
| RGB | rgb(78, 95, 183) | color: rgb(78, 95, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 48%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 57%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 31% 28%) | color: hwb(230 31% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.517 0.1392 272.43) | color: oklch(0.517 0.1392 272.43) | |
| Lab | lab(43.1 20.07 -48.74) | color: lab(43.1 20.07 -48.74) | |
| LCH | lch(43.1 52.71 292.38) | color: lch(43.1 52.71 292.38) |
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)
#5556A2 — rgb(85, 86, 162)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#54539D — rgb(84, 83, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4F918D — rgb(79, 145, 141)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 42%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(230, 42%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 42%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 42%, 71%), hsl(230, 42%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 42%, 51%), hsl(230, 42%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #4E5FB7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,42%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 42%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 42%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 42%, 51%)?
HEX: #4E5FB7 | RGB: rgb(78, 95, 183) | CMYK: 57%, 48%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 230°, 57%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4E5FB7?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 42%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 42%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 42%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #4E5FB7; — As RGB: color: rgb(78, 95, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,42%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 42%, 51%);